Super Easy Potato Skins

Super Easy Potato Skins recipe pinit

Potato skins were first popularized in the 1970s as a way to reduce food waste and create a delicious snack.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 Calories: 1380
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry.
  3. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
  4. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato attached to the skin.
  5. Brush the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  6. Place the potato skins on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy.
  7. Remove the potato skins from the oven and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. While the potato skins are baking, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
  10. Remove the potato skins from the oven and top with crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 230kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
Sugars 2g
Protein 7g15%

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

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