Irresistible Baked Potato Skins Loaded with Bacon and Cheese

Enjoy these Baked Potato Skins that are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon—perfect for any game day gathering!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 4 skins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Skins

4 small to medium Russet Potatoes Choose for perfect skin thickness.
2 tablespoons Canola Oil Or use Olive Oil for crispiness.
1 teaspoon Sea Salt Sprinkle generously for flavor.
2 tablespoons Butter Melted for moisture.

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Savory flavor.
1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional for added depth.

For the Filling

1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bold flavor.
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Or use mozzarella.
1 cup Crispy Bacon Cooked and crumbled.

For the Topping

2 tablespoons Green Onion Chopped for freshness.
1 cup Sour Cream For serving.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Aluminum foil
small bowl
Fork

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Scrub the Russet potatoes clean, dry them, poke holes with a fork, rub with oil, and sprinkle salt.
Bake the potatoes on the baking sheet for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender. Cool for a few minutes.
Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C). Slice the cooled potatoes in half and scoop out some flesh.
Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Brush mixture onto potato skins and bake for 10 minutes per side.
Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the crispy skins, followed by crumbled bacon. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve hot with sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 2skinsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.

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