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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.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins

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!