Best Cheesy Baked Potato Skins Recipes

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CHEESY BAKED POTATO SKINS



Cheesy Baked Potato Skins image

These cheesy potato skins are so good, and easy to make. We have these twice a month on appetizer night, and my kids are always sure to remind me to make them.

Provided by braniffb13

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large baking potatoes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
4 medium green onions, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out the flesh using a melon baller leaving 1/4 inch in the shell. Reserve flesh for another use.
  • Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic power, paprika, and pepper in a bowl. Brush over both sides of the potato skins. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip and continue to bake until crisp, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven; sprinkle with bacon pieces and Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Top with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 612.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BAKED CHEESY POTATO SKINS (COOKING LIGHT STYLE)



Baked Cheesy Potato Skins (Cooking Light Style) image

I am in my "I've got to lose ten pounds phase again." Hence the recent spate of light and low fat recipes from me. Yes, I've got a split personality, I post a lot of great tasting Southwestern Dishes that are not low fat also. These are low fat clones of the famous potato skin appetizers served at many restaurants. Enjoy at home without the guilt.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 Potato Skins

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium potatoes
vegetable oil cooking spray
4 slices turkey bacon
3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes at 425 for 1 hour or until done.
  • Cut potatoes in half length wise.
  • Make sure they are cool enogh to handle and scoop out potato, but leave an 1/4 inch shell.
  • Place potato shells on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 8 minutes until crisp.
  • Cook bacon, chop and set aside.
  • Divide cheese into 8 equal parts and sprinkle into potato skins.
  • Sprinkle Bacon into shells with melted cheese (If cheese does not melt, you may have to heat an additional 5 minutes at 425 degrees.)
  • Place a dollop of sour cream on top of each potato boat and sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 323.8, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 12.3

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