Baked Potato Skins Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 small to medium Russet Potatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil or olive oil
- sea salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup finely shredded cheddar
- ½ cup finely shredded Monterey Jack
- 4 slices bacon crispy cooked and chopped
- 1 green onion finely sliced
- sour cream
optional
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Scrub, dry and poke the potatoes 8-10 times using the tines of a fork. Using your hands rub the potatoes with a little canola oil or olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Place them on a baking sheet. Bake potatoes for 50-60 minutes or until they are cooked through. Let them sit until cool enough to handle.
- 3
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch around the inside of the skin.
- 4
Melt butter in the microwave. Whisk in garlic powder and onion powder. Brush over the tops and bottoms of the potato skins. Using the same baking sheet that you cooked the potatoes on, place them in the oven for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
- 5
Top evenly with both cheeses and bacon. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with green onions and sour cream (optional). Serve promptly.
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About this Recipe
Craving those irresistible, crispy potato skins you get at your favorite restaurant? This recipe brings that better than restaurant quality experience right into your kitchen, featuring a perfect blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, bacon, and green onions.
What sets these potato skins apart is their guaranteed extra crispy texture, a hallmark of truly great potato skins. They're loaded with savory bacon and a classic duo of sharp cheddar and melty Monterey Jack, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. This recipe focuses on delivering maximum taste and satisfying crunch.
Prepare for a delightful contrast of textures: the sturdy, crispy potato shell giving way to a fluffy, savory interior. Each bite delivers a burst of cheesy goodness, smoky bacon, and a fresh hint of green onion. These potato skins are a satisfying appetizer, perfect for sharing, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser with their familiar, comforting flavors. While the total time is about 95 minutes, much of that is passive cooking time.
While this recipe calls for cheddar and Monterey Jack, you can certainly experiment with other good melting cheeses like Colby or Pepper Jack for a different twist. For the oil, canola oil or olive oil both work beautifully, so use what you have on hand. Feel free to adjust the amount of sea salt to your preference after baking.
These savory potato skins are ideal as a hearty appetizer for game day, parties, or a fun family snack. Don't forget the optional sour cream for that classic cool and creamy finish.