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Ingredients
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6 small russet potatoes, scrubbed
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
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1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
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salt to taste
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6 slices center-cut bacon
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ground black pepper to taste
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½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
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¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
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2 medium green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Rub potatoes with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 | |
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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.