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quick potato skins recipe

Quick Potato Skins Recipe Card


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Description

Potato skins are fun to make and can make several dishes. 


Ingredients

  • 4 large baked potato (Russet)
  • 3 TBSP green onions (scallions) sliced
  • 5 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1/2 cup of Shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Clean the potatoes—Peirce the potatoes with a fork. Then, roll them in some salt 1 tsp of salt. Not all of it will stick.
  3. Place them on a microwaveable plate in the microwave for 20 minutes for all 4 potatoes. Check for doneness by poking it with a knife. If the knife goes through, you are done. If they don't, add another 5 minutes until done.
  4. Then let cool and cut them open longways. Scoop out the center and put it in a bowl, and set aside for another dish.
  5. Place skins on a cookie sheet (Affiliate Link) or a pizza stone. Add a hand full of shredded cheese and bacon add to the top of the potato skins. And bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  6. Top with scallions and serve.

Notes

Top with scallions and serve.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: appetizer
  • Method: oven baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 potato skin
  • Calories: 249.99 kcal
  • Sugar: 1.87 g
  • Sodium: 186.76 mg
  • Fat: 9.78 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.83 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32.54 g
  • Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 7.96 g
  • Cholesterol: 19.17 mg