About
They might be called Friday Night Potato Skins, but these are the perfect any-day-of-the-week snacks! These potato skins are crisp and buttery, and filled with melty cheddar and crispy bites of succulent bacon to create the perfect game-watching appetizer or just the right dish to serve up for friends! Friday Night Potato Skins will have every day feeling like a Friday!
Ingredients
- 6 small baking potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream, optional, for serving
- 2 tablespoons green onions, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 -Wash and dry the potatoes well.
Step 3 -Using a fork, pierce the potatoes multiple times all over.
Step 4 -Place the potatoes directly on the oven racks in the oven and bake until fork-tender, about 40-50 minutes.
Step 5 -Transfer the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool until safe to handle.
Step 6 -Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
Step 7 -Scoop the flesh of the potatoes into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick layer in the skins to help them retain their shape. Reserve the potato flesh for a separate use.
Step 8 -In a small bowl, add the melted butter, the parsley, the seasoned salt, the garlic powder, and the black pepper and whisk to combine.
Step 9 -Using a pastry brush, brush the potato skins on both sides with the butter mixture.
Step 10 -On a rimmed baking sheet, add the potato skins, cut-side down.
Step 11 -Bake the potato skins for 15 minutes.
Step 12 -Flip the potato skins and bake until the skin starts to become crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 13 -Transfer the potato skins from the oven and fill each evenly with the cheddar and the chopped bacon.
Step 14 -Bake until the cheese is melted and the potato skins are crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 15 -Serve topped with the sour cream and the green onions.
