Potato skins are a classic appetizer that are sure to please crowds. They involve baking potatoes, filling them with a mixture of cheese, bacon, and green onions. A delicious and filling choice for gatherings, they are relatively simple to prepare.
1: Preheat oven to 400°F.
2: Scrub and wash potatoes. Pat dry and rub with oil, salt, and pepper.
3: Place potatoes on a baking sheet and cook for 70 minutes.
4: Cook bacon until crispy, then let cool on a paper towel. Finely chop and set aside.
5: Wash and chop green onions.
6: Grate cheese.
7: Remove potatoes from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Cut lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving a thin layer of potato in the skin.
8: Rub potato skins with oil on both sides. Place in the oven for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for another 5 minutes.
9: Fill skins with cheese, bacon, and green onion.
10: Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
11: Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
