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Potato skins disappear fast. Plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are everything you want: crispy edges, fluffy centers, salty bacon, melted cheddar, and a cool dollop of sour cream. Bake, scoop, fill, bake again. No deep fryer required. Just a hot oven and hungry people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4 as appetizer (8 skins).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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4 medium russet potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 green onions, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sour cream for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Bake Potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Prick potatoes with a fork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bake directly on rack for 50-60 minutes until tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Scoop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Let potatoes cool until handleable. Cut in half lengthwise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Scoop out flesh, leaving a \u00bc-inch wall. Save flesh for mashed potatoes later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Crisp the Skins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Brush skins inside and out with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place on a baking sheet, skin-side up. Bake 10 minutes. Flip. Bake another 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Fill and Melt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Fill each skin with cheddar, bacon, and green onions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bake 5 more minutes until cheese is bubbly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Top with a dollop of sour cream and extra green onions. Serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Store fully baked skins in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 375\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes. Not microwave-friendly (soggy disaster).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freeze Before Second Bake:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After scooping and crisping, freeze skins on a tray. Then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen: fill with toppings, bake at 400\u00b0F for 12-15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don’t toss the scooped potato! Make quick mashed potatoes or add to soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AIR FRYER OPTION:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After scooping, air fry skins at 375\u00b0F for 5 minutes. Fill. Air fry 3 more minutes. Faster and extra crispy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Crispy potato boats piled with bacon, cheddar, and green onions. Twice-baked, perfectly crunchy, and dangerously snackable. Skip the freezer aisle. These are stupid easy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1906,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[656,655,1528,651,652,1529,1530],"class_list":["post-1882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-bacon-cheddar-potatoes","tag-crispy-potato-skins","tag-game-day-appetizer","tag-loaded-potato-skins","tag-potato-skins-recipe","tag-super-bowl-food","tag-twice-baked-potato-skins"],"yoast_head":"\n
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