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Bacon, Cheddar & Onion Potato Skins

Prep Time:

30 Minutes

Cook Time:

1 Hour

Serves:

6

Level:

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About the Recipe

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, potato skins are the ultimate appetizer or side. Loaded with melty cheese, onion, smoky bacon, and a topped with sour cream. Easy to make and even easier to devour!

Ingredients

  • russet potatoes

  • kosher salt and pepper

  • olive oil

  • 4 slices bacon, diced

  • 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced

  • 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, freshly grated

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Sour Cream or Ranch Dressing

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400.

  • Poke holes in the potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  • Bake the potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes.

  • While the potatoes are baking, heat the bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel.

  • In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the sliced onion with a pinch of salt. Stir to coat - if there isn’t enough bacon grease left, you can add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Cook the onions, stirring often, until the become caramelized and golden - about 30 minutes.

  • Once the potatoes are done, increase the heat in the oven to 450. Slice the potatoes lengthwise. Scoop out most of the center, leaving a bit around the edges to stuff.

  • Brushthe insides of the potatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them in the oven to 10 minutes - this really helps them get crispy and delicious!

  • Remove the potatoes and top with the smoked cheddar and caramelized onions. Place the sheet back in the oven for 5 minutes, just so the cheese melts.

  • Top with the scallions, bacon and a drizzle of sour cream or ranch dressing.

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