Best 2 Loaded Baked Potato Skins Recipes

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, twice-baked potato skins become the perfect vessel for an array of your favorite toppings, making them a delicious and versatile party food. Loaded baked potato skins are a hearty and flavorful appetizer or side dish that can be easily customized to suit your taste. With endless possibilities for fillings, from classic combinations like cheese and bacon to more unique options like pulled pork or buffalo chicken, these twice-baked potato skins are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LOADED BAKED POTATO SKINS

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Loaded potato skins... This is one of our favorite appetizers. I use the thicker cut of bacon and men always devour them!

Provided by Kimm

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup sour cream
4 stalks green onion, sliced

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. Remove from the oven.
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.
Combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl; brush over both sides of skins.
Return to the oven and bake until very crisp, about 10 minutes, turning skins halfway though.
Sprinkle skins with Cheddar cheese and bacon. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 931.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 120.7 mg, Fat 54.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1921.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

LOADED BAKED POTATO-SKINS CASSEROLE

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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: I did this first to see how the kids would like it. This is, to me, a Potato Skin/Baked Potato recipe combined. There are so many ways to do this but I decided to make this one basic & simple to start with. You can always add different items, such as broccoli or chili or stuff like that. I made it into a casserole so it can feed more people. Great for large family gatherings or events.

Provided by maksh4

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 10x14 dish, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1.5 (20 ounce) bags Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns
1 (20 ounce) bag Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion
10 slices bacon
1 tablespoon cilantro
1/2 large red bell pepper
7 green onion stems (use white only)
1.5 (8 ounce) packages cheddar cheese
16 ounces sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons chives
salt (to taste) or pepper (to taste)
garlic powder (to taste)
paprika (to taste)
butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

Butter bottom & sides of casserole dish.
Press Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns along the bottom of the casserole dish, lightly salt & pepper potatoes.
Sprinkle Cheddar Cheese and Bacon all over the shredded hash browns (do not mix). Use spray butter & lightly spray entire ingredients. Bake in oven at 350* for 15 minutes, then broil for the last 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven, let cool to the touch. While still warm, spread sour cream over entire ingredients, covering completely. Sprinkle with Cilantro and Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt & Pepper to taste. Next add roughly chopped Red Bell Peppers and Green Onions. Once covered with those ingredients, use Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion and layer covering entire ingredients. Lightly spray-butter potatoes. Then sprinkle lightly over diced potatoes with the remaining bacon, cheddar cheese & chives.
Bake approximately 40-45 minutes and cheese turns a golden brown.
Side Note: After plated, serve with a light dollop of Sour Cream to top it off and if wanted -- a sprinkle or two of any of the following: Chives, Green Onions, Paprika, Parsley or whatever makes it look pretty to you. :).
*Prep time includes the pre-baking of bottom layer to crust it. Cook time is to fully cook the potatoes through.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-packaged, frozen potato skins.
To make the potato skins extra crispy, bake them at a high temperature for a short amount of time.
Be careful not to overcook the potato skins, or they will become dry and tough.
Use a variety of toppings to create different flavor combinations.
Serve the potato skins immediately after they are baked, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Loaded baked potato skins are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties and potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a meal on their own. With so many different topping options, there is sure to be a loaded baked potato skin recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give loaded baked potato skins a try. You won't be disappointed!