Loaded Baked Potato Skins
Crispy baked potato skins loaded with melted Cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, topped with a dollop of creamy sour cream.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes, baked
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 pieces green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice each baked potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skins.
- In a small bowl, mix vegetable oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Brush the potato skins with the oil mixture on both sides.
- Place the potato skins on a baking sheet, skin side down, and bake for 10 minutes until crisp.
- Flip the skins over and evenly distribute the shredded Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon inside each skin.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy your loaded baked potato skins!
