Name: Loaded Potato Skins Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 green onions, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Jannelle Dehaven Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Loaded Potato Skins

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 large potatoes
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
2 green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Clean and scrub the potatoes.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, until they are fork-tender.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
Scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
Place the hollowed-out potato skins back on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle the inside of each potato skin with salt and pepper.
Fill each potato skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Place the potato skins back in the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 286kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 29mg
Sodium : 350mg
Total Carbohydrates : 35g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 9g

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