Baked Potato Skins with Bacon
Crispy Baked Potato Skins are coated with a garlic butter mixture, filled with melted cheese, bacon pieces, and topped with sour cream and chives. These potato skins can be easily customized, making the best appetizer or game-day snack!
Servings: 10 potato skins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 whole Russet potatoes; baked and cut in half lengthwise 10 total
- 2 cups cheddar cheese; shredded
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoon butter; melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- sour cream
- chives or green onions; sliced
Instructions
- Scoop out the center of the potatoes- leaving about 1/4 of an inch of potato on the skin.
- Melt butter and add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush on the potato skins and place them skin side up on a baking sheet. Broil for 10 minutes.
- Flip the potato skins over and evenly distribute the bacon and cheddar cheese. Place back in the boiler for 2-4 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Top with sour cream or french onion dip and chives. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- How to bake potatoes: Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. Scrub, dry, and poke potatoes with a fork several times. Rub the potatoes with a little olive oil with your hands and sprinkle generously with salt. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they are cooked through. You should be able to pierce the center with a fork or knife. Let the potatoes cool for 20 minutes or until they are cool enough to handle.