Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins

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Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins have been a favorite appetizer at local taverns, bars and grills for a very long time. This recipe is one of the very best!

Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins recipe

You can save the insides of the potatoes and make mashed potatoes or potato soup!

 

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Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins

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Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins have been a favorite appetizer at local taverns, bars and grills for a very long time.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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10 baked potato skin halves empty of potato 1 tablespoon melted butter Seasoned salt 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup fried bacon, diced and crispy fried (about 5 strips) 1 green onion, diced Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Brush potato shells with melted butter and sprinkle with seasoned salt to taste.
  3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp but not dry and hard.
  4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese, bacon and green onion.
  5. Place back in oven until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve with sour cream, Ranch dressing or whatever else you prefer.

Notes

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / tvirbickis

Nutrition

  • Calories: 493
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg

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