Crispy Potato Skins

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean, then poke each a few times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for about 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Cool & cut: Let the potatoes cool slightly, then cut each in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving about ¼ inch inside the skins. (Save the scooped potato for another recipe, like mashed potatoes!)
  4. Season & crisp: Brush the insides and outsides of the potato skins with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place skins cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip, then bake another 5-10 minutes until crispy.
  5. Add toppings: Sprinkle the insides with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  6. Finish & serve: Remove from oven and top with chopped green onions. Serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.

If you’d like, I can help you make a version with different cheeses, toppings, or even an air fryer method — just say the word!

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