Potato Skins

Potato skins were popularized in the United States in the 1970s and have since become a popular appetizer in many restaurants.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Potato Skins

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 medium-sized Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 4 strips Bacon
• 2 sliced Green onions
• 1 cup Sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender.
5. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
6. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skins.
7. Place the potato skins on a baking sheet and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
8. Place a strip of bacon on top of each potato skin.
9. Bake the potato skins for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bacon is crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions.
11. Serve hot with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.