Description
Deliciously crispy and cheesy Loaded Baked Potato Skins packed with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and topped with sour cream and green onions, perfect as a savory appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 6 medium russet potatoes
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean, pat them dry, and pierce each one a few times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 45–50 minutes or until tender. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Scoop Potatoes: Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch of potato inside the skin. Save the scooped-out potato for another use.
- Season and Bake Skins: Brush both sides of the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip them over and bake for another 8–10 minutes until crispy.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Remove from the oven, fill each skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Top each baked potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Make this recipe vegetarian by skipping bacon or using a meat-free alternative.
- For a lighter option, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Use russet potatoes for the best texture and crispiness.
- The scooped-out potato flesh can be repurposed for mashed potatoes or soups to reduce waste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
