Baked Potato Skins Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Potato Skins

• Baking Potatoes
• Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooked Bacon
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream, to taste
• Green Onions

How to Make Baked Potato Skins

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (240°C).
2. Cut 2 large russet potatoes in half lengthwise.
3. Scoop out the potato pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Reserve the potato pulp for another use (e.g., mashed potatoes).
4. Place potato skins on a greased baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
6. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the potato skins.
7. Bake for 7 minutes.
8. Flip the potato skins.
9. Bake for another 7 minutes, or until the skins are crispy.
10. Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese inside each skin.
11. Return to the oven and bake for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Top with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions.
13. Serve immediately and enjoy!