Cheddar Oven Baked Potato Skins
Deliciously crispy baked potato skins loaded with cheddar cheese and bacon, perfect for a comforting appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (without bacon)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean under water and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes.
- Cool the potatoes slightly, then cut them in half and scoop out some flesh.
- Brush the insides of the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the skins back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the skins and fill them with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot with sour cream if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or using different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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