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Wooden tray holding baked potato skins with sour cream Ranch dip in the center.
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Crispy Baked Potato Skin Appetizer

These are the best potato skins! So much better than a restaurant as the butter, garlic powder, and salt on the outside of the potato is beyond delicious. These potato skins are topped with cheese, bacon, green onions, and sour cream. Super easy to make and will be a hit at your next get-together.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 28 minutes
Resting time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 3 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Party appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 small russet potatoes fully baked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice.
  • 3 slices cooked bacon finely chopped cooked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons green onions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F.
  • Scrub your potatoes first. With a knife poke 3-4 holes in the 5 potatoes. With a pastry brush cover the baked potatoes with olive oil (1 tablespoon). Sprinkle them with salt.
  • Place the baked potatoes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cook for 40-60 minutes or until a knife can easily be inserted.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl mix the butter (2 tablespoons), salt (½ teaspoon), garlic powder (½ teaspoon), and parsley (1 teaspoon) together.
    Place in the microwave to melt in 15-second increments. Once melted set aside.
  • Cut the cooled baked potatoes in half longways.
  • With a spoon carefully scoop out the inside leaving at least ¼ inch of potato. Save the scooped-out potato and use for another dish. ** see notes
  • With a pastry brush cover both sides of the potatoes with the melted butter mixture.
  • Place the potatoes skin side up in a baking dish and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the potatoes over and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the inside of the potatoes with the pepper (2 teaspoons), cheese (1 cup), and bacon (3 slices chopped).
  • Cook for 7 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with the green onions (2 tablespoons) and serve.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

** Save the inside for mashed potatoes, baked potato soup, or broccoli potato soup. 

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg