Best 2 Skinny Skins Baked Potato Skins Recipes

Baked potato skins are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or game days, and they can also be enjoyed as a light meal. The classic baked potato skin is made with a potato that has been baked until it is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The potato skin is then topped with cheese, bacon, and sour cream. However, if you are looking for a healthier alternative to the classic baked potato skin, there are many recipes that use healthier ingredients, such as low-fat cheese, lean bacon, and Greek yogurt. These "skinny skins" are just as delicious as the classic version, but they are much lower in calories and fat.

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SKINNY SKINS (BAKED POTATO SKINS)

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 small to medium russet potatoes
6 to 8 chives, white and green, chopped
1/2 cucumber, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, diced
8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
2 Tbs. champagne vinegar (can substitute apple cider or balsamic vinegar)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 - 1 cup light sour cream
1/2 - 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
6-8 oz. turkey bacon, cooked and diced (optional)

Steps:

Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 45 minutes, or until tender.Let potatoes cool. When cool, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out most of the soft center and place in bowl. Set aside.
Brush the potato skin halves lightly with olive oil or spray with canola oil and place them flat side down on a baking sheet. Put the skins in the oven at 400 degrees and cook until hot and crunchy, approximately 10-15 minutes. Add cucumber, celery, tomato, mushrooms and 3/4 of the chives to the potatoes. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss well.
Pull the potato skins out of the oven. Fill each potato skin with the potato salad mixture. Top each with a dollop of sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, turkey bacon (if using), remaining chives and a grind of black pepper. Serve immediately.

SKINNY DIPPERS (BAKED POTATO SKINS FOR DIPPING)

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Warning - the Surgeon General has determined that these may become habit-forming. Do not eat them while driving or operating heavy machinery.

Provided by Millereg

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 48 skinny dippers, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 potatoes
2 ounces butter, melted
coarse salt
6 -8 cloves garlic, finely minced
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
4 ounces vegetable oil
4 ounces olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper or lemon pepper

Steps:

----ToMake Garlic Dip----.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, and egg yolks and stir until well blended.
Combine the vegetable and olive oils and slowly add the oils, a drop at a time at first, beating constantly.
As the mixture begins to thicken, add oil a little faster and beat until the mixture is smooth.
Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
----ToMake Potato Skins----.
Scrub potatoes and pat dry.
Pierce in several places with fork.
Bake potatoes at 375F to 400F for about 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.
Cool slightly and then cut in half.
Scoop out flesh leaving in 1/8” to ¼“ inch thick shell.
(Keep the potato flesh for recipes calling for mashed potatoes).
Turn oven up to 500F.
Using a kitchen shears or very sharp vegetable knife, cut the shells in half and then in half again giving you 8 sections for each potato.
Brush both sides of skins with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Place on a baking sheet.
Bake about 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp.
Serve with garlic dip.

Tips:

Choose the right potatoes: Use medium-sized baking potatoes that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin.
Scrub the potatoes well: Scrub the potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris.
Bake the potatoes until fork-tender: Bake the potatoes at a high temperature (425°F) until they are fork-tender. This will help them crisp up nicely when they are baked again.
Scoop out the potato flesh: Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a thin shell.
Season the potato skins: Season the potato skins with your favorite seasonings. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Top the potato skins with your favorite toppings: Top the potato skins with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, bacon, chili, sour cream, and salsa.
Bake the potato skins until crispy: Bake the potato skins at a high temperature (425°F) until they are crispy. This will take about 15-20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Baked potato skins are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different topping options to choose from, there is sure to be a combination that everyone will enjoy.