Bacon-Cheddar Potato Skins

The bacon-Cheddar potato skins are baked until crispy, then topped with sour cream and green onions for a super simple snack, appetizer, or main meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 large baking potatoes
• cooking spray
• 4 stalks green onion, sliced
• 8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick skin. Place potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush mixture over both sides of potato skins.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 30 to 45 minutes; thicker skins can take longer to cook. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and bacon inside skins and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.

Step 5

Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve hot.