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Loaded Potato Skins topped with sour cream, cheese, and crispy bacon.

Loaded Potato Skins with Sour Cream

A fun and filling snack featuring crispy potato shells filled with melted cheese, crumbled bacon, and topped with cool sour cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Skins
  • 4 pieces russet potatoes Sturdy skins work best.
  • 1 tablespoon oil For rubbing on potatoes before baking.
  • 1 pinch salt For seasoning the potatoes.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese Or a cheddar blend.
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon Crumbled; turkey bacon can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons green onions Sliced thin for topping.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream For serving; can be mixed with a pinch of salt.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the russet potatoes, dry them, poke holes with a fork, rub lightly with oil and a pinch of salt, then bake for 50 to 60 minutes until tender.
  3. Allow the potatoes to cool until manageable, then cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  4. Scoop out most of the insides, leaving about a quarter inch of potato inside.
Cooking
  1. Brush the inside and outside of the potato skins with oil or melted butter and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
  2. Flip the skins and bake another 8 to 10 minutes until crispy.
  3. Flip cut side up, add cheese and bacon, and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Serving
  1. Top with green onions and a generous spoon of sour cream right before serving.

Notes

Use russet potatoes for best results and do not scoop out too much potato to prevent collapse. The recipe can be easily customized by swapping out ingredients as per availability.