Description
Whether it’s game day or snack night, these crispy, cheesy Loaded Potato Skins deliver bold flavors, smoky toppings, and total crowd-pleaser vibes.
Ingredients
6 Russet potatoes
Olive oil
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices cooked turkey bacon
Sour cream (for topping)
Chopped scallions
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F or air fryer to 390°F.
2. Scrub, dry, and poke holes in potatoes. Rub with oil and salt.
3. Bake 50–60 minutes (oven) or 35–40 minutes (air fryer) until fork-tender.
4. Cool 15 minutes. Slice lengthwise, scoop out flesh leaving ¼–½” wall.
5. Brush insides with oil. Bake cut side down for 10 minutes.
6. Flip, fill with cheese and turkey bacon. Bake again 10 minutes until bubbly.
7. Top with sour cream and scallions. Serve warm.
Notes
Try goat cheese or jalapeño jack for fun flavor twists.
Make ahead by prepping empty shells, then stuff and bake when ready.
Save scooped flesh for mashed potato pancakes.
Great with chipotle aioli, nachos, or corn ribs on party spreads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skins
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: potato skins, game day snacks, comfort food, loaded potatoes