Restaurant Style Potato Skins Recipe

Craving the crispy, cheesy potato skins you loved at Ruby Tuesday's? This recipe delivers the same incredible flavor in your own kitchen! Perfectly crispy potato shells loaded with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions – these are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for game day, movie nights, or any gathering. Get ready to make a batch (or two!) because these addictive appetizers disappear fast!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 37 mins

Calories 769.5 kcal

Protein 32g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Restaurant Style Potato Skins

4 large russet potatoes
Vegetable Oil
Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onions

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How to Make Restaurant Style Potato Skins

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Wash and pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
Microwave potatoes on high for 10-12 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
Using a spoon, scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
Heat vegetable oil to 365°F (185°C) in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot. Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
Carefully place potato skins in the hot oil and fry for 5 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Remove potato skins with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Fill each potato skin with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Arrange filled potato skins in the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot, optionally with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

100g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Restaurant Style Potato Skins?

Restaurant Style Potato Skins takes about 57 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 37 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Restaurant Style Potato Skins?

Restaurant Style Potato Skins has approximately 769.5 calories per serving, with about 32 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 95 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Restaurant Style Potato Skins?

The key ingredients for Restaurant Style Potato Skins are Potatoes, Vegetable Oil, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Bits, Sour Cream, Green Onions. See the full list with measurements above.