Ashleys Favorite Potato Skins Recipe

Craving those incredible loaded potato skins you get at your favorite restaurant? This recipe delivers the same crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and smoky bacon goodness, all from the comfort of your own kitchen! Perfectly seasoned and easy to customize, these potato skins are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or satisfying side dish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 690.9 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ashleys Favorite Potato Skins

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How to Make Ashleys Favorite Potato Skins

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Thoroughly wash 8 medium russet potatoes. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Bake potatoes for 45-55 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Remove potatoes from oven and let cool slightly (5-10 minutes).
  5. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
  6. Using a spoon, scoop out about 2/3 of the potato flesh, leaving a ½-inch border. (Save the potato flesh for another use, like mashed potatoes!)
  7. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until butter is melted and combined. Stir well.
  8. Brush the inside of each potato half with the garlic butter mixture.
  9. Sprinkle generously with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese blend).
  10. Top with 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled.
  11. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F (204°C).
  12. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  13. Optional: Top with 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

116g

Carbs

12g