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Baked Cheesy Potato Skins Cooking Light Style Recipe

Crispy baked potato skins with a cheesy, bacon-y filling – a lighter take on a classic appetizer! This recipe uses simple ingredients and clever techniques to achieve maximum flavor with fewer calories. Perfect for game day, parties, or a satisfying weeknight snack.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 250.4 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Cheesy Potato Skins Cooking Light Style

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How to Make Baked Cheesy Potato Skins Cooking Light Style

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prick 4 large russet potatoes several times with a fork. Bake for 1 hour, or until easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Once cool enough to handle, carefully cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
  4. Using a spoon, scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Set aside the potato flesh (can be mashed and used later!).
  5. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  6. Arrange potato skins on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Spray potato skins with cooking spray and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly crispy.
  8. While potato skins bake, cook 4 slices bacon until crispy. Chop and set aside.
  9. Divide 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into 8 equal portions.
  10. Sprinkle cheese into each potato skin.
  11. Top with chopped bacon.
  12. Bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  13. Top each potato skin with a dollop of sour cream (about 1 tablespoon per skin) and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

9g

Carbs

13g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Appetizers Potatoes Vegetables American Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Comfort Food Healthy 2 Low In Something Taste Mood Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less