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Crispy Loaded Irish Potato Skins Recipe with Cheddar and Bacon – Easy Perfect Snack

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A quick and easy snack featuring crispy russet potato skins loaded with a blend of sharp and mild cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and green onions. Perfect for casual gatherings and game nights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly, leaving the skin on.
  3. Prick each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
  4. Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool slightly to handle safely.
  6. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.
  7. Brush the potato skins inside and out with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  8. Place the skins skin-side down on a baking sheet and bake for another 10-15 minutes until edges are crisp and golden.
  9. Mix the shredded sharp and mild cheddar cheeses in a bowl. Stir in crumbled bacon and green onions, reserving some green onions for garnish.
  10. Turn the skins over and fill each with the cheese and bacon mixture.
  11. Return to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Remove from oven, garnish with remaining green onions, and serve hot with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

Brush potato skins generously with oil to ensure crispiness. Bake skins before adding toppings to avoid sogginess. Use a wire rack during the second bake to keep bottoms crisp. Avoid over-scooping potato flesh to prevent tearing skins. Cook bacon until just crisp for best flavor.

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