Budget-friendly, versatile and so easy to make,
potato skins are a legendary party appetizer. If you’re throwing the Super Bowl party this year, this easy app is a must have. We love the classic loaded version seen here, but feel free to set out a variety of toppings and fillings so everyone can customize!
What are the best potatoes for potato skins?
Russets all the way. They’re big enough to hold all your fillings, and their thicker skins are tough enough to withstand all that prep work.
What should I top my potato skins with?
For this recipe, we had to go the classic loaded route: cheddar, sour cream, bacon, and scallions (or chives). But feel free to get creative with your toppings! Buffalo chicken and blue cheese crumbles are a classic game day pairing while chili and cheese makes this app extra hearty.
Can I make these potato skins in advance?
At least in part, yes! You can boil the potatoes and scoop them out up to 2 days in advance. When you cook your bacon day-of, you can brush the bacon fat all over and crisp the potatoes up in the oven. You can even shred the cheese in advance! Everything else should be left until day-of for optimized freshness.
Tip: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
What do I do with the scooped-out part of the potato?
Well, maybe this is too obvious, but you could make mashed potatoes! If you want to get more creative, you could make these fried mashed potato balls—they also make great party apps!
Made these? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
Budget-friendly, versatile and so easy to make,
potato skins are a legendary party appetizer. If you’re throwing the Super Bowl party this year, this easy app is a must have. We love the classic loaded version seen here, but feel free to set out a variety of toppings and fillings so everyone can customize!
What are the best potatoes for potato skins?
Russets all the way. They’re big enough to hold all your fillings, and their thicker skins are tough enough to withstand all that prep work.
What should I top my potato skins with?
For this recipe, we had to go the classic loaded route: cheddar, sour cream, bacon, and scallions (or chives). But feel free to get creative with your toppings! Buffalo chicken and blue cheese crumbles are a classic game day pairing while chili and cheese makes this app extra hearty.
Can I make these potato skins in advance?
At least in part, yes! You can boil the potatoes and scoop them out up to 2 days in advance. When you cook your bacon day-of, you can brush the bacon fat all over and crisp the potatoes up in the oven. You can even shred the cheese in advance! Everything else should be left until day-of for optimized freshness.
Tip: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
What do I do with the scooped-out part of the potato?
Well, maybe this is too obvious, but you could make mashed potatoes! If you want to get more creative, you could make these fried mashed potato balls—they also make great party apps!
Made these? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
- Yields:
-
8
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 45 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 259
Directions
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- Step 1
Preheat oven to 425º. Place potatoes on a heatproof plate and prick all over with a fork. Microwave 5 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a parchment-lined sheet pan. Brush potatoes with oil; season with salt.
- Step 2Bake potatoes until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
- Step 3Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate; reserve fat.
- Step 4Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Using an ice cream scooper or spoon, scoop out potato flesh, leaving a 1/4″-thick shell. Return skins to sheet pan. Brush all over top and bottom with bacon fat.
- Step 5Bake potato skins until golden brown and crisp, about 2o minutes.
- Step 6Reduce oven temperature to 375º. Sprinkle cheddar over potatoes. Continue to bake until cheese is melty, about 5 minutes.
- Step 7Transfer potatoes to a platter. Top with bacon, a spoonful of sour cream, and scallions.
- Step 1
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
