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Loaded Potato Skins

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Loaded Potato Skins You’ll Love

These Loaded Potato Skins are a crowd-pleasing snack with crispy textures and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 skins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Base
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes medium-sized
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, sharp preferred
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions optional, chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Fork
  • brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Loaded Potato Skins
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly, poke holes in each potato, coat with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place potatoes on the middle rack and bake for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Slice baked potatoes in half and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch intact.
  5. Arrange potato halves, skin-side up, on a baking sheet and bake for another 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese into each hollowed skin, then return to the oven for 2 minutes until melted.
  7. Top with sour cream and green onions, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispness, ensure cheese is at room temperature before adding to potatoes. Enjoy fresh toppings just before serving.

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