Crispy Potato Skins
Baked Potato Skins have a crispy outer shell that is loaded with a cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion combination. These potatoes are everyones favorite appetizer or side dish!
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Ingredients
- 4 small russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and chopped bacon pieces
- 2 slice d green onions
- ranch or sour cream for serving (optional)
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash and scrub 4 small russet potatoes, then prick them with a fork. Bake for an hour or until tender. You can also cook each potato in the microwave for 5 minutes. Let the potatoes cool to the touch.
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Cut the potatoes in half. Scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving about ¼ inch along the sides. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, skin side up, and brush them with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season them with salt and pepperr.
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Bake for about 10 minutes. Flip the potatoes to the other side and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until they start looking golden brown.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and divide the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly between the 8 potato skins. Sprinkle the cheese on top of each potato skin and return them back to the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
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Top with ½ cup cooked and chopped bacon pieces, 2 sliced green onions, and ranch or sour cream for serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (29% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| russet potatoes | 4 small | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| salt and pepper | - | - | - |
| shredded cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $1.88/170g | $2.21 |
| cooked and chopped bacon pieces | 0.5 cup | $2.19/kg | $0.26 |
| d green onions | 2 slice | - | - |
| ranch or sour cream for serving | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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