Transform humble potatoes into a crowd-pleasing appetizer with these crispy, flavor-packed bacon-Cheddar potato skins. Perfect for game day or a casual gathering, they're a guaranteed hit!

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01

Step

5 mins

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

02

Step

10 mins

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick skin. Place potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.

03

Step

5 mins

Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush mixture over both sides of potato skins.

04

Step

47 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 30 to 45 minutes; thicker skins can take longer to cook. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and bacon inside skins and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.

05

Step

1 mins

Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve hot.

For extra crispy skins, try parboiling the potatoes for 10 minutes before scooping out the pulp.
Experiment with different cheeses, such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack, for a unique flavor.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the oil mixture for a subtle kick.

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Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (6)

Meggie Tremblay
Jul 1, 2025
I added some chili flakes for extra kick and it was amazing! - Emily L.
Martin Heathcote
Jun 23, 2025
So easy to make and even better than the ones at restaurants. - John B.
Ansel Kirlin
Jun 20, 2025
I found that baking them for 40 minutes was perfect for crispy skins. - Lisa R.
Daphnee Mueller
Jun 12, 2025
Tip: Use a melon baller to scoop out the potato pulp; it makes it easier and cleaner! - Michael S.
Vicente Davis
Jun 8, 2025
My kids devoured these! Will definitely be making them again. - David K.
Evie Stiedemann
Apr 14, 2025
These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them. - Sarah M.

Bacon-Cheddar Potato Skins

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