Potato Skins Recipe
Servings 12 servings
Ingredients
- 6 medium oblong baking potatoes
- vegetable oil and coarse sea salt
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Have nearby a large rimmed sheet pan fitted with an oven safe rack. Spritz lightly with cooking spray.
- Scrub the potatoes, pat dry with a paper towel. Pierce the tops with a fork. Rub on all sides lightly with oil and season with coarse sea salt. (eyeball the amount) Place onto the sheet pan and bake for 60-75 minutes or until tender.
- Let the potatoes cool until easy to handle. Halve the potatoes, scoop out the flesh leaving a 1/4 inch border. (You can prep the potatoes thru this step, then wrap in foil and chill for a time saver. Save potato flesh for another use.)
- In a microwave safe bowl melt butter. To the melted butter add seasoned salt, granulated garlic, onion powder and parsley. Mix well.
- Increase the oven to broil. Brush the potato skins on all sides with seasoned butter. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Broil flipping once until skin is crispy and flesh is golden. (About 5 minutes per side.)
- Once crisp sprinkle cut side with shredded cheese and 1/2 crumbled bacon. Broil another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately garnished with remaining crumbled bacon and green onions with a side of sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.