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Crispy Baked Potato Skins

Crispy Baked Potato Skins

These Baked Potato Skins are made with halved potatoes baked until crisp, brushed with olive oil, and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Serve with sour cream and green onions for a classic, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 285 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 5 - baking potatoes
  • ¼ cup - olive oil
  • 1 tsp - kosher salt
  • ½ tsp - black pepper
  • ¼ tsp - garlic powder
  • 8 ounces - sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 - green onions
  • 1 cup - sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Flip potatoes cut-side down and prick each one a few times with a fork. Brush tops with more olive oil and season again with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake cut-side down for 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Flip and let cool slightly.
  5. Scoop out the insides, leaving about ¼ inch of potato around the edges.
  6. Brush the skins with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  7. Bake cut-side down for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for 5 minutes, until crisp.
  8. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until melted.
  9. Serve with chopped green onions and sour cream.

Nutrition

Energy: 285 kcal | Total Fat: 18 g | Saturated: 8 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 37 mg | Total Carbs: 23 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 3 g | Proteins: 8 g | Sodium: 543 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 7 g

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