Potato skins are my idea of the perfect bar food. Simple enough to eat with a glass of beer and a couple of friends, hearty enough to hold you over until dinner, and irresistibly tasty. You know what else is pretty perfect? Twice Baked Potatoes are similar to this recipe and equally tasty. Typically deep fried, potato skins are hollowed out and filled with melted cheese and bacon, then topped with green onion and sour cream. The result is a savory snack that is salty, creamy, filling, and perfect. We’re making homemade potato skins here, and rather than deep frying them, we’re baking them with a bit of oil to get the potatoes nice and crispy. This recipe for baked potato skins is healthier than the restaurant version but just as good.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Enjoy these homemade potato skins at your next football party, holiday gathering, or any time you want a satisfying, cheesy snack! Serve as an Appetizer. Homemade potato skins on the table along with other appetizers like Air Fryer Shrimp, Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip with chips, and some Crockpot Little Smokies would be a beautiful and hearty spread for a football game or holiday party. See All of our Appetizer Recipes to get more ideas. Make dinner out of them. I can totally eat a few of these potato skins and call it a meal! To make it a bit more balanced, add some vegetables, like a Caesar Salad or a simple Coleslaw. Add another type of cheese, such as pepper jack or Colby. Pizza Potato Skins – Cook the potato skins the same, but instead of cheddar cheese, add a small amount of pizza sauce, a handful of mozzarella cheese, and a few pepperoni to each shell. Taco Potato Skins – Use cheddar and/or nacho cheese sauce, and top with cooked taco meat, sour cream, and salsa. © Little Sunny Kitchen
