Loaded Baked Potato Skins
These loaded potato skins are topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, and scallions. Nobody will resist this easy-to-make appetizer.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them lengthwise and scoop out flesh to within 1/4-inch of skin. Reserve flesh for another use. Place skins back onto the baking sheet.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl; brush over both sides of skins.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Return to the oven and bake until very crisp, about 10 minutes, turning skins halfway though.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Sprinkle skins with Cheddar cheese and bacon. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)