We have always loved Cheddar and Bacon potato skins but we always felt like they were just too much work to make at home. WRONG!! With just a few steps these potato skins are so worth the wait, the labor is minimal. And we are here today to show you how to make quick potato skins loaded with delicious toppings that are better than at your favorite pub.
During Football season, these easy potato skins are one of our favorite go-to recipes and a must have here at the Ranch. But we don’t wait for a great game to enjoy these loaded potato skins, we enjoy as often as possible.
Cheddar and Bacon Potato skins make any game day feel like a party. Especially if these wonderful potato skins are served in a Football stadium tray.
And how to make potato skins even easier is bake them ahead of time. Then right before the game starts, fill the shells and pop them in the oven. We hope you enjoy these Easy Potato Skins loaded with cheese, bacon and topped with sour cream and green onions as much as we do.
Easy Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins
Potato Skins with Cheddar and Bacon
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Crispy Potato Skins filled with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon and topped with sour cream and green onions
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
loaded potato skins, potato skins, potato skins with cheddar and bacon
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 baking potatoes
- 6 slices bacon
- olive oil
- salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- sour cream
- 4 green onions sliced
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees
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Scrub Potatoes well and rub with olive oil. Place on cookie sheet or baking pan. Sprinkle with kosher salt
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Bake for about 1 hour until potatoes are soft
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Meanwhile, fry bacon until crisp.
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When the potatoes are done, remove from the oven and slice in half lengthwise.
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Allow to cool enough to handle and using a spoon, scoop out the meat of the potato leaving about 1/4 inch of potato.
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Brush both sides with olive oil and turn upside down on cookie sheet.
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Bake for 8 minutes then flip, salt and pepper the potato halves and bake for 8-9 minutes.
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10. Place cheese in each of the potato halves and add chopped bacon.
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11. Return to oven and bake just long enough the cheese to melt.
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12. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Other Football Appetizer Favorites that you might enjoy:
Seven Layer Dip
Quarterback Dip
Italian Sausage in Herbed Bread
Thanks for sharing, Evelyn! Looks great AND there is bacon 😉
YUM! These definitely sound easy to make.
Yummm! Never thought of trying to make these at home! I'm sure the hubby would love them.
I am a Potato addict! Visiting your blog this morning is making me soooo hungry!
OMGosh …. you are killing me. I'm going to have to have a "finger food" dinner night! I love potato skins 🙂
I could eat these for dinner they look so yummy!
Sounds easy enough! My husband would love this.
These are perfect for a Super Bowl Party. They look like footballs! Thanks for dropping them by, Evelyn. And don't scoop out too much of the insides. I like that too!
Have a SUPER week!
I love Love LOVE potato skins!!!! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
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Y U M !!! I've never attempted making potato skins, but you make it look/sound pretty simple! Thanks so much for sharing, Evelyn!! Pinning & look forward to trying!! 🙂
These look delicious! Thank you so much for taking the time to link up at The Taylor House! I appreciate you joining us! I'm following you via GFC and Facebook. 🙂 Have a great night!
Just yum. I want them NOW!
Bliss
These look delish!! I love potato skins.
We are your newest followers on GFC and Linky.
Thanks for linking up at our party.
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These look amazing!! Thanks for linking up!
Those look A-MA-ZING! I will be making these babies on Sunday! 🙂
They look so good…your picture is mouth watering………..andi
Oh, my goodness, this is just too much! I think my family would love this for supper, even. They don't get stuff like this. 🙂 Take care, Evelyn, and have a great weekend. Linda
My hubby would LOVE these. Will definitely have to try these soon! Thanks for sharing!
These look awesome!! Thanks for linking up w/us at Saturday Dishes – next week will be Valentins dishes! ~ Paula
Hubby puts a little horseradish in and it's delicious. These look fantastic too!
They look perfect! Thanks so much for linking up all your awesome Tailgating Treats 🙂
yum. They look delicious, I'm gonna have to make these for lunch very soon!
Indeed, they look yummy ! Thank you for linking it up at the party at http://www.finecraftguild.com. See you back on Wednesday, I hope!
Yummy! Wish I could reach into the photo and take one for a taste!
I just love Potato Skins, yummy! Have a great week and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
They look super delicious! Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there again this week with more deliciousness 🙂
Yum yum yum. Can I come live with you? These looks so tasty.
Visiting from Grand Social! Yum! These look fabulous!
I love baked potatoes. I love potatoe skins. I just love potatoes. I am beginning to look like one but…….ah well……..Following you.
Janice
You are making me hungry with all of these great recipes!! Nichi
Yum, I love potato skins. Thank you for sharing! I found you via Pinch of Joy and hope you'll come join my link party, too!
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Thank you for making my stomach growl. And giving me an idea for dinner. 😀 And for sharing in the GRAND Social! Yum!
These look so good! I could go for one right now…seriously! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
I've never made these at home because I always thought they were fussy to make. Thanks for setting me straight. LOL! And thank you for linking. Enjoy the rest of your week!
I love them too and haven't made them in like, forever! Pinning again. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I could pop a few of these in my mouth…they look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Yum, I love potato skins! I'm just stopping by to let you know I featured this today! You can check it out and grab a Featured button here: http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/02/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-36/
Wonderful appetizers for any dinner party! (My Mom's favorite btw)
Without the bacon for us (we are not allowed to eat it) but with lots of cheese 🙂
These look delicious. Stopping in from the Grand Social.
They look so yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for linking up at my Pin Me Linky Party.
These look so delicious! Thanks for linking them up at Think Tank Thursday. They have been featured at this week's party.
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Evelyn,
Love, Love, Love this. I've never made them, but I will now.
Thanks for bring them to the party.
Hugs,
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
These look delicious! I love potato skins but I've never made them. I can't wait to try! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for linking up your awesome project! We've already got our next Showcase up, so come stop by and link up another project!
Have a great week!
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I think you need to invite me to your next party.. everything looks sooo good!
Thanks for sharing~
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Oh my, yummm yummm! Thanks for bringing this to the oldies party!
I love these at restaurants, never thought of making them myself! Thanks for the idea. You're right – they would be great for parties.
Yum! I love potatoes skin. These look delicious. I will have to try your verse, they look so good. Pinning and sharing! Thanks!
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These potato skins really do look great! They are perfect for a football party! Thanks for linking up to Saturday Dishes. I Pinned it!
Have a Super Saturday!
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I just wanted to let you know I am going to feature this recipe on my blog this Saturday morning. Thanks again for linking up to Saturday Dishes Super Bowl recipes. This week we are linking up Valentine's recipes and crafts.
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G'day and YUM! Love potato skins and have very fond childhood memories of!
Cheers! Joanne
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Awesome recipe for one of our favorite party foods and appetizers! Thanks for sharing this one.