Homemade Potato Skins

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Homemade Potato Skins

I love potato skins. They are pretty close to the top of the list when I think about my favorite appetizers. When we go out to dinner, we order them from time to time. We used to buy some frozen potato skins to enjoy at home, especially during sporting events, especially BIG events like the Superbowl, World Series, etc. However, we’ve found that sometimes it’s challenging to get them completely cooked, and I HATE undercooked potatoes. To solve the problem, I just started making Homemade Potato Skins.

I bake the potatoes in the oven for about an hour, on the bottom rack, then check to see if they’re done. I can usually tell by giving them a light squeeze 🙂 I also like to cook my bacon in the oven, and that takes about 25 minutes. So, at the 35-minute mark, I slide the tray of bacon onto the top rack, and they get done about the same time. Dice the bacon, and it’s time to assemble the Homemade Potato Skins!

The important thing to remember is this is not a recipe that has to be followed exactly. You can use bacon bits. You can add other ingredients (pulled pork or guacamole, yum!) or leave off something you don’t want (I’m allergic to onions, so I leave one or two onion free for me!). Want more cheese, toss it on!

Yield: 10

Homemade Potato Skins

Homemade Potato Skins
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 slices cooked bacon diced
  • 5 large baking potatoes
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 stick, melted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 2 shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 sour cream
  • 2 large green onions diced

Instructions

Cook Bacon, then dice

Bake Potatoes: Pierce each potato several times with a fork or sharp knife. Place the potatoes directly on the bottom oven rack and bake until the skins are crisp and a knife easily pierces the potatoes, about an hour. Allow them to cool.

When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving ¼-inch shells. (Sometimes I scoop more for thinner skins, scoop less for thicker skins)

Save potato pulp for another use (I use for mashed potatoes the next day).

In small bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, parmesan cheese and pepper.

Brush mixture over skins.

Flip over and Brush the insides of the potatoes with the melted butter and season with salt and pepper

Heat oven to 450° F.

Line baking sheet with Aluminum Foil.

Spray aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray.

Place potato skins, skin side up, on baking sheet.

Bake 10 minutes.

Turn potato skins over and fill with cheese and bacon.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Top with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 277Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 372mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 9g

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© Karen Puleski
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers

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What is your favorite Game Day Appetizer?

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46 Comments

  2. The first thing that struck me is how much potato was left in the skins. When the directions said 1/4″, I was surprised. As you suggested, I will leave a bit more potato and maybe pile on the toppings a bit higher. Is it only me or do other people fold it in half lengthwise and eat it that way?

  4. Great for snacks, meals, anytime! Great way to use up meat & veggie leftovers, they make great potato toppings.

  5. The Homemade Potato Skins recipe looks astounding. I cannot wait to taste your special recipe. I thank you so much for the directions on this delicious treat.

  6. I love how versatile potato skins can be. These look really good. I’m going to have to give your recipe a try.

  10. I love potato skins!! Yours look yummy!! Thanks for sharing your tips! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you. Happy February!

  11. This is a great recipe. We love potato skins. My husband makes them , but with less ingredients.

  15. These look so yummy. I love all things potato and these look like something my family would adore. Doesn’t seem to difficult either.

  16. Your potato skins look delicious! I really appreciate reading how you do it and the recipe as my brothers are really into the whole appetizer thing during ball games. These look like something I could manage to make without too much trouble. Thank you!

  17. Oh my gosh, those look delicious. I like that you left more potato in them than a lot of people do. Otherwise I think they get too dry and papery tasting.

  19. Now I have to go pick up some more potatoes! I just used our last ones and now I am craving these potato skins! LOL

  21. I love potato skins! Sometimes when I peel potatoes, I save the skins and deep fry them, but I am definitely going to try this….they look amazing!

  24. One of my favorite appetizers to order when we go out for dinner, Your recipe sounds yummy & they look delicious!

  26. This is great. I love potato skins, but restaurants don’t seem to carry them anymore. This is better anyway since I can use organic potatoes and not worry about chemical residues stuck to the skins. (ick).

  27. I don’t remember the last time I had potato skins… had to be a restaurant somewhere. Looks good! 😀

  28. I love your recipe here, and making these at home definitely saves me some money. I love making these not only for game night but movie night.
    @tisonlyme143

  29. (Homemade Potato Skins) These would make a perfect game day snack for our football watching.

  32. My mom and I were chatting the other day about feeling like we’re both in a dinner rut. She offered up baked potatoes as an idea. But these look even better! Definitely going to get me out of my rut.

  33. Everything we love in one bite – potatoes, cheese, bacon! Yum! I never tried making these myself, I am scared it will turn out to be a major fail. However, your step by step recipe gave me that extra boost of confidence to try making them myself. Wish me luck!

  34. yum. I’ve never made these before but my husband has a few times and I love them. Now I can make them on my own when he’s not around! This is great!

  36. mmmmmm you had me at potato! I love potato anything.. I think that is the Irish in me. Yummy stuff.

  39. My hubby and kids love potato skins. I need to make them again and your recipe is great! Thanks for the inspiration!

  40. We always have potato skins for game day! I would love to try your version this time! Looks delicious!

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