Homemade Potato Skins Recipe

Homemade Potato Skins

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Homemade potato skins are great while watching football or serving at a casual party. There is absolutely no need to deep fry them. As long as the skins are cooked at a high heat, they will be perfectly crispy. After eating these, my boyfriend proclaimed, "No need to spend ten bucks at a restaurant anymore!"

Submitted by Brooke

Updated on January 23, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

12 potato skins

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Ingredients

6 small russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
salt to taste
6 slices center-cut bacon
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Rub potatoes with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4 inch on the skin. Brush canola oil all over potato skins, outside and inside, then sprinkle with salt. Reserve flesh for another use.
Bake skins in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip and continue baking for 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and turn on the oven's broiler.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble.
Arrange potato skins flesh-side up on a roasting pan or rack; season flesh with black pepper. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Cook under the preheated broiler until cheese is bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Add a dollop of sour cream to each skin and sprinkle with green onions to serve.

Recipe Tips

You can cook the potatoes in a microwave; rub with olive oil and cook on high power for about 5 minutes per potato.

If you want a little heat, sprinkle the finished potato skins with cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños.

You can use any cheese you like.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of potato flesh. The actual amount of potato flesh consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289	Calories
14g	Fat
31g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Sodium 299mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g	20%
Vitamin C 35mg	38%
Calcium 119mg	9%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 806mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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