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)
Baked Cheesy Potato Skins Cooking Light Style

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Baked Cheesy Potato Skins Cooking Light Style

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
  • Fat Free Sour Cream
  • Fresh Chives

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.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

9g

Carbs

13g