For extra crispy skins, place the baking sheet on the lowest rack in the oven during the second bake. Experiment with different cheeses! Gruyere, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack would all be delicious. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the olive oil mixture for a spicy kick. Don't discard the scooped-out potato flesh! Use it to make mashed potatoes, potato soup, or even potato pancakes.
Loaded Baked Potato Skins
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS33
Transform humble potatoes into a crowd-pleasing appetizer with these loaded potato skins! Crispy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, they're the perfect game-day snack or party appetizer.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate71 g
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Cholesterol121 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein41 g
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Saturated Fat22 g
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Sodium1921 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat55 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
1 hrs
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. Remove from the oven.
03
Step
15 mins
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them lengthwise and scoop out flesh to within 1/4-inch of skin. Reserve flesh for another use. Place skins back onto the baking sheet. (15 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl; brush over both sides of skins. (5 minutes)
05
Step
10 mins
Return to the oven and bake until very crisp, about 10 minutes, turning skins halfway though.
06
Step
2 mins
Sprinkle skins with Cheddar cheese and bacon. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
07
Step
2 mins
Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.
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Laney Kunde
Jun 17, 2025These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Connie Koss
Jun 12, 2025So easy to make and customize with different toppings.
Stewart Bayer
May 28, 2025These are perfect for using up leftover baked potatoes.
Micah Grant
Apr 7, 2025Next time, I'm going to try adding some pulled pork to the toppings.
Herbert Witting
Apr 4, 2025I added a dollop of guacamole on top, so yummy!
Oscar Bednar
Mar 19, 2025The crispy skins were the best part!
Tamara Ledneraufderhar
Feb 20, 2025I used a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and they were delicious.