AuthorKathleen GloverCategoryAppetizers, Main Meals, SnacksDifficultyBeginnerPotato skins are my favorite comfort food. They are seriously my weakness, I used to buy those "Potato Skins" flavored potato chips from a certain chain restaurant. Comment below if you know which ones I'm talking about, they were so so good but sadly not nutritious at all. So you know I had to share my recipe for my all-time favorite potato skins. These guys are crispy, cheesy, salty, and so delicious.
The best part of this recipe is that you can modify it however you want. If you're a big fan of buffalo chicken, you could throw some chicken and buffalo sauce in there or if you want to go for a vegetarian option throwing in some broccoli and cheddar would make a portion of nice comfort food.
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel them. Pierce potatoes all over with fork to allow steam to escape. Place on a microwavable plate, arranging them in a spoke pattern with narrower ends facing the center. Microwave 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until tender. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450° F. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in halves; carefully scoop out inside of potatoes, leaving ¼-inch shells.
In small bowl, add potato flesh and mix in oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cheese, and pepper. Place this mixture in the skins.
Place the skins in a baking dish. Bake 8 minutes, then top with parmesan cheese and bacon. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Top with sour cream and green onions to serve.
Ingredients
Directions
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel them. Pierce potatoes all over with fork to allow steam to escape. Place on a microwavable plate, arranging them in a spoke pattern with narrower ends facing the center. Microwave 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until tender. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450° F. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in halves; carefully scoop out inside of potatoes, leaving ¼-inch shells.
In small bowl, add potato flesh and mix in oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cheese, and pepper. Place this mixture in the skins.
Place the skins in a baking dish. Bake 8 minutes, then top with parmesan cheese and bacon. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Top with sour cream and green onions to serve.