By Carlena Davis
Homemade Potato Skins
13 steps
Prep:1hCook:20min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:52:45 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
64
Moderate
Glycemic Load
28
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories853 kcal (43%)
Total Fat60.8 g (87%)
Carbs43.2 g (17%)
Sugars4.2 g (5%)
Protein33.6 g (67%)
Sodium1235.2 mg (62%)
Fiber6.1 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat oven on 375 degrees.
Step 2
2. Rinse and scrub potatoes to remove dirt.
Step 3
3. Wrap clean potatoes in aluminum foil and place on baking sheet.
Step 4
4. Bake potatoes in oven until the potatoes are cooked through. Make sure you don't overcook the potatoes.
Step 5
5. Once cooked, remove the foil from the potatoes and let sit to cool before cutting the potatoes in half.
Step 6
6. While the potatoes are cooling, cook bacon until really crispy and chop bacon into small pieces.
Step 7
7. Cut cooled potatoes in half and scoop out most of the inside of the potato. Return halved potatoes to the baking sheet with the skin of the potato facing up.
Step 8
8. Brush melted butter on to potato skin and sprinkle with lightly with salt.
Step 9
9. Return potatoes to a 400 degree oven and bake until edges of potatoes are browned.
Step 10
10. Remove from the oven and flip potatoes. Season the inside of the potatoes with salt and pepper.
Step 11
11. Add shredded cheese to the inside of the potato and top with chopped bacon.
Step 12
12. Return the potato skins back to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 13
13. Garnish with chopped scallions and a dollop of sour cream and enjoy
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