Creamy Cheddar Paprika Potato Skins
Crispy baked potato skins loaded with creamy cream cheese, smoky paprika, and melted shredded cheddar for a deliciously cheesy snack.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash potatoes thoroughly and prick them a few times with a fork.
- Bake whole potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- Once cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer to keep the skins sturdy.
- Brush the potato skins lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake skins for 10 minutes until slightly crisp.
- In a bowl, mix the scooped potato flesh with cream cheese, half of the shredded cheddar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the creamy mixture back into the potato skins evenly.
- Top each filled skin with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
