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Easy Loaded Baked Potato Skins

Loaded Baked Potato Skins

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Potatoes:
  • 6 Russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • Filling:
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 6 slices cooked bacon
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Toppings:
  • Sour cream
  • Green onions
  • Ranch dressing
  • Extra bacon

Method
 

  1. Bake potatoes at 400°F for 45–55 minutes.
  2. Cool slightly; cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  3. Scoop out centers, leaving ¼–½ inch border.
  4. Brush skins with melted butter + garlic powder; season.
  5. Bake again at 425°F for 10–12 minutes skin-side up.
  6. Flip and bake inside for 6–8 minutes.
  7. Fill with cheese and bacon.
  8. Broil 3–5 minutes to melt cheese.
  9. Add sour cream, green onions, and other toppings.

Notes

  • Use Russet potatoes — they crisp best.
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts better.
  • Don’t microwave the potatoes; the texture won’t be right.
  • Save potato centers for other recipes.