Description
This easy recipe delivers the best healthy and quick ideas for crispy loaded baked potato skins. They’re simple to prepare and perfect for game nights, family gatherings, parties, or a cozy appetizer anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Bake potatoes at 400°F until tender.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out centers.
- Mix potato centers with butter salt and pepper.
- Fill skins with mashed mixture.
- Top with cheese and bake until crispy and melted.
- Add bacon sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Brush skins with butter before baking for extra crispiness.
- Add spices like garlic powder or paprika to enhance flavor.
- Prepare ahead and bake fresh for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg