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Crispy Loaded Potato Skins Recipe with Bacon and Sour Cream

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A comforting and crispy snack featuring russet potato skins loaded with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and topped with tangy sour cream and green onions. Perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste (kosher salt recommended)
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean under running water and pat dry.
  2. Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  3. Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-50 minutes, or until skins are crisp and a fork easily pierces the flesh. Avoid wrapping in foil.
  4. While potatoes bake, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp but not burnt, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  5. Remove potatoes from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  6. Scoop out the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch (6 mm) of potato attached to the skin. Reserve the scooped potato for another use.
  7. Brush the skins lightly with olive oil inside and out. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.
  8. Place skins on a baking sheet, skin side down, and bake for 10 minutes to crisp up edges.
  9. Flip skins over, fill each with shredded cheddar and bacon crumbles (reserve some bacon for garnish), then bake for another 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
  10. Remove from oven and top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions.
  11. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

Notes

Bake potatoes unwrapped to ensure crispy skins. Let potatoes cool before scooping to keep skins intact. If skins aren’t crispy enough after baking, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely to avoid burning. For a lighter version, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt. Air fryer can be used to speed cooking but watch times carefully.

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