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Crispy Loaded Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins

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These crispy loaded bacon cheddar potato skins are a quick and easy snack featuring perfectly crunchy skins, melted sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and fresh green onions. Ideal for game day, parties, or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 6–8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Sour cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry 4 medium russet potatoes. Pierce each a few times with a fork to prevent bursting.
  3. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool slightly to handle safely.
  5. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch thick shell. Save the scooped potato for another use.
  6. Brush the potato skins inside and out with melted butter and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  7. Place skins on a baking sheet, skin side down. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and crisp.
  8. Flip the skins skin side up. Sprinkle a generous amount of cheddar cheese inside each skin, then top with chopped bacon.
  9. Bake again for another 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bacon is warmed through.
  10. Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot with sour cream on the side.

Notes

Bake the potatoes first to soften before scooping and crisping the skins. Brush skins with both butter and oil for golden crunch and rich flavor. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even cheese melt. Broil 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness but watch carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in oven to maintain crispness. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.

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