Description
These Loaded Potato Skins are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for game day or any gathering. Crispy potato skins filled with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, tangy sour cream, and fresh chives – they’re irresistibly delicious and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Skins:
- 6 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the potatoes: Scrub and pierce the potatoes, then bake until tender. Cut in half, scoop out flesh, brush with olive oil, season, and bake until crisp.
- Add filling: Fill each skin with cheese and bacon, bake until cheese melts.
- Top and serve: Top with sour cream and chives before serving.
Notes
- Save scooped-out potato for another recipe.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Options: Use turkey bacon or plant-based cheese for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
