Crispy Loaded Potato Skins Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 whole green onions, chopped
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the potato skins.

2. 2

   Prepare Potatoes: Scrub the russet potatoes clean and dry them thoroughly. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.

3. 3

   Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-50 minutes until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender. To ensure extra crispy skins, you can brush each potato with a little olive oil before baking.

4. 4

   Cool and Cut: Once baked, allow potatoes to cool until they are safe to handle. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch of potato on the skin to maintain structure.

5. 5

   Season Skins: Brush the inside of each potato skin with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder for added flavor.

6. 6

   Add Cheese and Bacon: Fill each potato skin with shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.

7. 7

   Final Bake: Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. 8

   Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top. Serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.