Loaded Potato Skins
Cuisine: American
Categories: Side Dishes, Party Food & Bacon
Recipe Source: Jennifer
Loaded Potato Skins are the ultimate appetizer or snack, packed with flavor and indulgence in every bite. Crispy, golden potato skins are scooped out and filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture of melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and green onions, then baked to perfection. Topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of extra cheese, these loaded skins are the perfect balance of crispy, creamy, and savory flavors. Whether served at a party, game day, or as a fun weeknight treat, Loaded Potato Skins are sure to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will crave.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Serving Size: 12 skins
Ingredients:
- 6 potatoes, baked through
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- ⅔ cup green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 dashes of hot sauce
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 18 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 475 F.
- Cook potatoes for 1 hour or until fork tender, set side to cool.
- Cut potatoes lengthwise in half and scoop out the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch on the skin inside.
- Place ⅓ of the potato flesh in a large bowl and discard the rest.
- In a bowl combine oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place potatos, skin side up on a baking dish and generously brush with oil mixture.
- Bake for 8 minutes then flip and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
- In the bowl with potato flesh, mix in the cheese, green onions, garlic, mustard, hot sauce, sour cream, and eggs.
- Spoon mixture into skins and top with crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 5 minutes and serve hot.