Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer or side dish? Try these baked potato skins with cheddar cheese and bacon! They are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients:
- 6 large baking potatoes
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
For this recipe, you'll need six large baking potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each potato with a fork several times.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato in the skin.
- Brush the inside of the potato skins with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the top of each potato skin.
- Return the potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
The result is a plate full of crispy potato skins filled with delicious melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish for any occasion!
Tips:
- You can customize the toppings to your liking. Try adding green onions, sour cream, or even jalapeños for a spicy twist.
- Make sure to scoop out the flesh carefully so you don't tear the skins.
- Leftover potato flesh can be saved for mashed potatoes or other recipes.
