Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins

Cheesy, handheld crispy potato skins are perfect as an appetizer or snack

TIME: 30 min | SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes, baked

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon pepper

8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

4 green onions, sliced

Directions

Preheat oven to 475°. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato skins on a greased baking sheet.

Combine oil with next 5 ingredients; brush over both sides of skins.

Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes on each side. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Top with sour cream and green onion. Serve immediately.

Full instructions here

More from the Restaurant Dupes collection

Thai Chicken Pizza

Thai Chicken Pizza

Introduce new Thai flavors to picky eaters with this California Pizza Kitchen classicTIME: 30 min | SERVINGS: 2 12-inch pizzasIngredients 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1 garlic clove,...

Frito Bandito

Frito Bandito

Open your favorite bag of chips and load it full of nacho toppingsTIME: 15 min | SERVINGS: 6Ingredients 6 individual sized 2 oz bags of corn chips or 1 large bag of corn chips 1-2 cans chili  1-2 cups shredded cheese Other optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sour...

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice

DIY Chipotle's signature rice dish TIME: 45 min | SERVINGS: 4Ingredients 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegDirections Prepare the rice There are two...

Quesadilla Burger

Quesadilla Burger

Add bacon to take this cheeseburger creation to the next levelTIME: 45 min | SERVINGS: 4Ingredients 1 lb Ground beef 8 medium size Flour tortillas 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 medium Onion (diced) 2 cloves Garlic (minced) 2 tbsp Ketchup 1 tbsp Mustard 1/4 cup...

Cheddar Biscuits

Cheddar Biscuits

Hot RecipesWarm, fluffy, herby and cheesy, there’s something magical about these biscuits that makes it nearly impossible to eat only oneTIME: 30 min | SERVINGS: 8-12 BiscuitsIngredients 3 cups biscuit/baking mix 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon garlic...

Baked Crab Rangoons

Baked Crab Rangoons

Recreate this crispy, creamy takeout staple at homeTIME: 45 min | SERVINGS: 3 DozenIngredients 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese  1/2 cup mayonnaise  2 green onions, sliced  1 teaspoon paprika  1 tablespoon lime juice  1 teaspoon garlic powder  1 teaspoon...