Loaded Baked Potato Skins
Description
These loaded potato skins are topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and scallions. Nobody will resist this easy-to-make appetizer.
Ingredients
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4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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1/2 cup sour cream
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4 stalks green onion, sliced
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven.
3
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them lengthwise and scoop out flesh to within 1/4-inch of skin. Reserve flesh for another use. Place skins back onto the baking sheet.
4
Combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl; brush over both sides of skins.
5
Return to the oven and bake until very crisp, about 10 minutes, turning skins halfway though.
6
Sprinkle skins with Cheddar cheese and bacon. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
7
Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.