Description
Crispy homemade potato skins showcase classic comfort food with irresistible cheese and bacon toppings. Hearty appetizers deliver delicious flavor combinations perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Cleanse potatoes, pierce with fork, massage with olive oil, and season with salt. Roast at 400F (200C) for 45-50 minutes until tender and easily pierced.
- Skin Hollowing: After cooling, slice potatoes lengthwise and carefully scoop out interior, leaving a thin potato wall. Reserve extracted potato flesh for future use.
- Crisping Process: Brush potato skins with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake face-down for 10 minutes, then flip and roast additional 5 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Cheese and Bacon Topping: Generously layer shredded cheese and crumbled bacon into potato cavities. Return to oven and bake until cheese melts completely, creating a bubbling, golden surface.
- Final Garnish: Remove from oven and sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and fresh parsley. Serve immediately with a side of sour cream for optional dipping, ensuring maximum crispness and flavor.
Notes
- Potato Selection: Choose medium-sized, uniform potatoes with smooth skin to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Oil Coating Technique: Apply olive oil generously and evenly to create a perfectly crisp exterior without oversaturating the potato skins.
- Bacon Preparation: Cook bacon until extra crispy before crumbling to enhance the overall crunch and flavor profile of the dish.
- Dietary Modifications: For vegetarian version, replace bacon with crispy mushroom bits or vegetarian bacon alternatives to maintain a similar texture and savory element.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg