Appetizer: United States – Loaded Potato Skins Appetizer

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 57 min

Total 1 hr 7 min

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 1 / 2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, prick with a fork, rub with oil and salt, and bake until tender, about 45–60 minutes.  
2. Let cool slightly, cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin shell. Brush insides with oil and season.  
3. Return shells to the oven, bakes 10 minutes to crisp. Fill with cheese and bacon, then bake until cheese melts, about 5–7 minutes.  
4. Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.