When you’re watching the game from home, regardless of the sport, you want a snack that will get you in the right spirit. Famous Loaded Potato Skins are bite-sized, savory sensations of tender yet hearty potato stacked with melty cheese and crispy bacon. It’s like the best parts of food all at once! Famous Loaded Potato Skins are a touchdown, slam dunk, or home run (depending on your favorite sport) of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, washed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1-2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4-7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- green onions, optional, sliced, to taste
- sour cream, optional
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Cover a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
Step 3 –Cut the ends off of the potatoes and discard them.
Step 4 –Slice the potatoes into 1/2-inch slices.
Step 5 –Brush both sides of the potato slices with butter and sprinkle with salt.
Step 6 –Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Flip the potato slices halfway through baking.
Step 7 –Top the slices with cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Step 8 –Return the slices to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly, for about 3-5 minutes.
Step 9 –Top with sour cream and more green onions and serve.