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Potato Skins

[heart_this] · Feb 1, 2009 · 91 Comments

Potato Skins

For my next football snack I was thinking that potato skins would be nice. I have had potato skins a few times before and I had enjoyed them and now I wanted to try making them myself. Potato skins are the skins of potatoes where the middles have been scooped out that are baked with a filling. Though you can fill the potato skins with whatever you want the most common filling seems to be cheese and bacon often accompanied by some sour cream. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with cheese and bacon so that is what I went with. Potato skins are pretty easy to make though they require a some time to bake the potato. You could speed things up a bit by cooking the potato in the microwave instead of baking it before scooping out the middle. The potato skins with cheddar cheese and bacon turned out great! The skins were a little crispy along the edges and soft and warm in the middle. The cool sour cream went well with the warm potato skins and their flavourful filling. Another perfect snack for game day.

Potato Skins

Potato Skins

Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 4 baking potatoes (such as russet, scrubbed clean)
  • oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1 cup cheese (grated)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
directions
  1. Prick the potatoes a few times with a fork.
  2. Bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until tender, about an hour.
  3. Let the potatoes cool and cut in half and scoop out the middle. (Reserve the scooped potato for another use.)
  4. Brush the potato skins all over with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake in a preheated 450F/230C over for 10 minutes on each side.
  6. Season the inside of the potato skins with salt and pepper and fill with the cheese and bacon.
  7. Broil until the cheese has melted, just a few minutes.
  8. Serve while still warm from the oven along with some sour cream and green onions.
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Comments

  1. Sophie says

    February 1, 2009 at 11:46 am

    I never eaten potato skins alone before! I will try this, it looks tasty!

    Reply
  2. Lori says

    February 1, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    These are the prettiest tater skins I think I’ve seen. 🙂 So tasty, they are a standard football snack around here when I make the effort to make them. 🙂 Love your recipe!

    Reply
  3. Dani says

    February 1, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    they look better than the ones you get at the restaurant 🙂

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  4. Steph says

    February 1, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    Those look delicious! I love potato skins!

    Reply
  5. tamilyn says

    February 1, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    Those look fantastic! I usually use some of the potato pulp in mine-kind of like how you do twice baked potatoes-so I feel better about eating the cheese, bacon, green top onions and sour cream 🙂

    Too bad I work tonight, or those would be a great ‘grazing’ dinner, um, I mean snack!

    Reply
  6. VeggieGirl says

    February 1, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Oh, those bring back nostalgia for me, haha – love it!! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sylvie says

    February 1, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    Looks like the perfect snack or side.

    Reply
  8. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    February 1, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    That looks really good! Tasty!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    I can’t let the bloke see this. He will eat my computer.

    Reply
  10. diva says

    February 1, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    these rock! you have put up one perfect recipe kevin 🙂 no one can resist potato skins. x

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  11. Nirvana says

    February 1, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    This looks SO tasty — and potato skins are supposed to be the healthiest part of the potato too (or so I’ve been told)… Anyways, I’ll be making a vegetarian version of this.

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Looks delicious as always Kevin!

    Reply
  13. Ricki says

    February 1, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    Kevin, only you could make potato skins look this good! Now I’m thinking I must make some–it’s been ages since I’ve had any!

    Reply
  14. meeso says

    February 1, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    You did it right, Kevin! How many times I have bitten into an amazing looking potato skin, only to have the shell be flavorless and blah, all the flavor just sitting on top… The taste never blended at all… Your skins look perfect! With all of your treats, I wish I was at your party!

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  15. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    Great photo! I love your site!

    I’m making a variation of potato skins today for the big game, too! Mmmm… wish it was snack time right now!

    Reply
  16. My Gourmet Love Affair says

    February 1, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    these look abs DELISH…i’m definitely trying/serving these at my party tonight!
    xoxo

    Reply
  17. Jennifer says

    February 1, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    So lovely!!! My husband loves potato skins at all restaurants, yours are much better looking though!

    Reply
  18. Grace says

    February 1, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    you know what an ideal meal for me would be? crispy potato skins with mashed potatoes on the side. i do love my taters. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Diana Evans says

    February 1, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    oh wow Kevin…this photo looks wonderful and the potatoe skins…yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    Reply
  20. Netts Nook says

    February 1, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    Fun for the Super Bowl Thanks Kevin

    Reply
  21. cindy* says

    February 1, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    these photos are fantastic kevin! and you can’t really go wrong with a classic potato skin.

    Reply
  22. Rita says

    February 1, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Humm, I love potato skins (minus the bacon). Nice photo

    Reply
  23. Sharon says

    February 1, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    Wow, tasty tasty!

    Reply
  24. Heather says

    February 1, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    ohhh. i looooove potato skins. drool.

    Reply
  25. [email protected] says

    February 1, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    Potato Skins are awesome! Like you said, can’t go wrong with bacon and cheese.

    Reply
  26. Jan says

    February 1, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Best bit of the potato I say! I love them done this way. Yours look really yummy.

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    thats really great kevin..yummy yum

    Reply
  28. Dawn says

    February 1, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    That is a perfect picture. One of my all time fav pig out foods is potato skins.

    Reply
  29. Manggy says

    February 1, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Geez, any chance you can come over with those? There’s a plasma TV here, heh 🙂

    Reply
  30. Happy cook says

    February 1, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    What do youdo with the inside of the potato.
    Potato skins look delicious. I have never had them.

    Reply
  31. Helene says

    February 1, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    This is nice, what a great snack for Super Bowl Kevin.

    Reply
  32. Bellini Valli says

    February 1, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    You are making me famished Kevin:D

    Reply
  33. Marie-Ève says

    February 1, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    wow, lovely!

    Reply
  34. Holler says

    February 1, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    What a great and very appetising photo. I want some potato skins right now! Although hold the bacon 🙂

    Reply
  35. MaryBeth says

    February 1, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    One of the best appetizer foods ever, but I love them so much I could make it the basis of my entire dinner. They look great!

    Reply
  36. PG says

    February 1, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    wow! they look fantastic! Never ate these before. But, I must prepare them. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  37. Elra says

    February 1, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Wow Kevin, this sounds really delicious. I think it is really perfect for the game.
    Cheers,
    Elra

    Reply
  38. Hayley says

    February 1, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    I love that picture!

    Reply
  39. Melissa says

    February 1, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Those look sooo good! What I wouldn’t give to be eating one right now.

    Reply
  40. Judy says

    February 1, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    A great SuperBowl snack. I usually bake up a bunch of Idahos, mash the potatoes and stuff the shells. When I cut the tops out, I use those for potato skin snacks, putting a little of the mashed potatoes on them, then cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions. I freeze the stuffed potatoes and the skin tops and take them out when I want them.

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  41. Bren says

    February 1, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    what a great idea, Kevin. your such make them look so pretty. great pic.

    Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    These look so delicious. And so muxh classier than the cooking sheet we normally eat them off of.

    Denise 🙂

    Reply
  43. Hannah says

    February 1, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Perfect, crowd-pleasing finger food for sure!

    Reply
  44. Jeanne says

    February 2, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Oh, those look lovely! I used to make filled potato skins (with the classic bacon/cheese/mushroom filling) for lazy dinner with a big salad – thanks for reminding me I need to make them again!

    Reply
  45. Nurit "1 family. friendly. food." says

    February 2, 2009 at 1:13 am

    What a gorgeous photo!

    Reply
  46. Cheryl says

    February 2, 2009 at 1:55 am

    Man those look good, mine never turn out like that! I am jealous!

    Reply
  47. Mrs Ergül says

    February 2, 2009 at 2:07 am

    Oohhh this looks great!

    Reply
  48. Dragon says

    February 2, 2009 at 2:12 am

    Tasty taters!

    Reply
  49. Yasmeen says

    February 2, 2009 at 2:36 am

    Love the idea,must try it:)

    Reply
  50. Meg Wolff says

    February 2, 2009 at 3:09 am

    OMG, these are beautiful! Definitely NOT boring.

    Reply
  51. Michelle says

    February 2, 2009 at 6:11 am

    YUM your picture is so pretty! And this looks so good!

    Reply
  52. Nina Timm says

    February 2, 2009 at 6:42 am

    Oh my word, I want that so badly….I love all thing potatoey!!!

    Reply
  53. Beachlover says

    February 2, 2009 at 7:55 am

    love this side dish!! yummy!!

    Reply
  54. Parker says

    February 2, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    This look so pretty, unlike the ones you find in pubs. Nicely done.

    Reply
  55. Rosie says

    February 2, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    What perfect potato skins, they look so crisp and tasty!

    Rosie x

    Reply
  56. Elenka says

    February 2, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    This is something I want to try !! Thanks!

    Reply
  57. Maria says

    February 2, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    The skins look perfect!! They are a great appetizer and perfect for parties!

    Reply
  58. Debbie says

    February 2, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    These look delicious and so does your seven layer dip!

    Reply
  59. Happy cook says

    February 2, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    Just posted your strogonoff recipe in my place
    it was really yummy.
    Thankyou for the wonderful delicous recipe
    http://mykitchentreasures.blogspot.com/2009/02/turkey-strongonoff.html

    Reply
  60. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    February 2, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    The skin is the best part!!! YUM

    Reply
  61. bobby says

    February 2, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Potato skins really are the best! It’s true you can’t go wrong with cheese and bacon. I could probably eat all of these easily!

    Reply
  62. Hillary says

    February 2, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    Looks like an awesome Super Bowl snack. Wish I had seen this prior to the game. Might have to make these anyway – thanks Kevin! 🙂

    Reply
  63. Manger La Ville says

    February 2, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    All those dips and now potato skins. I have to say these are the most sophisticated potato skins I have ever seen. Just amazing. You make everything look more appetizing.

    Reply
  64. Sara says

    February 2, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    These look perfect, I love potato skins!

    Reply
  65. Peter M says

    February 2, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    A great side to order at the pub or now, to make at home.

    Reply
  66. chuck says

    February 2, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Kevin, those potato skins look delicious. I also like cheese and bacon on mine too!

    I also use mayo and sour cream with a little cayenne pepper for the dip. Yummy!

    Reply
  67. mikky says

    February 2, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    these are my favorite… i usually bake mine with a splash of olive oil some sea salt, and rosemary… yours look just perfect… 🙂

    Reply
  68. Anonymous says

    February 2, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    Wish we had these yesterday! The tater skins were missing. But that’s OK. Tater skins are good anytime.

    Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    February 2, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Mmmm…I love potato skins! These look fantastic.

    Reply
  70. amandalouden says

    February 2, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    YUM! You take the best pictures.

    I nominated you for the Honest scrap award if you want it.

    http://www.mydailydiner.com/2009/02/honest-scrap.html

    Reply
  71. Paula says

    February 2, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Gotta love potato skins! My 13 year old daughter loves ’em!

    Reply
  72. Sharon says

    February 2, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    Kevin, I’ve never seen such pretty potato skins! These look much better than the ones I”m used to.

    Reply
  73. Erika says

    February 3, 2009 at 4:12 am

    I love potato skins but my husband does not so I have not had them in years! I might have to make some and tell him to make his own snack!

    Reply
  74. Mila says

    February 3, 2009 at 4:20 am

    Potato skins are my bar snack favorite! Your picture is absolutely out of this world! By far one of the best I have seen you do! BRavo!

    Reply
  75. noobcook says

    February 3, 2009 at 9:40 am

    omg this is AMAZING! what a great & unique idea!

    Reply
  76. heidileon says

    February 3, 2009 at 9:54 am

    ummmm, this recipe looks so tasty! and the picture is truly beau-ti-ful!!

    Reply
  77. Anonymous says

    February 3, 2009 at 11:43 am

    these are my ultimate favorite snack food! I have to have mine with diced tomato on top though…

    Great photo

    Reply
  78. Pam says

    February 3, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    I am loving those skins. Excellent Kevin.

    Reply
  79. Sandie says

    February 3, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    Yum. I saw these on Photograzing yesterday. They look amazing!

    Reply
  80. RhodeyGirl/Sabrina says

    February 4, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    that looks amazing!!!

    Reply
  81. Jan says

    February 4, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    They look scrummy, this is one of my favorite appetizers

    Reply
  82. Pham Fatale (Jackie) says

    February 5, 2009 at 4:04 am

    I’ll definitely have to try that American classic, looks delicious! I’d put twice the amount of sour cream though because I’m a piggie 😛

    Reply
  83. dawn says

    March 8, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    I am a total sucker for potato skins. Have you ever tried them with apple sauce (as well as the sour cream)? I know it sounds a bit weird but it is really very good.

    Thanks for the great blog…you take fantastic photos.

    Reply
  84. Anonymous says

    April 13, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing your recipe! I live in Australia and potato skins aren't very common here, so I think I'm going to give it a go tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
  85. Dannii says

    January 24, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I love potato skins!

    Reply
  86. Stephanie says

    August 31, 2013 at 1:02 am

    These were delicious! The only thing I did differently was to salt and pepper the potatoes after I brushed oil on them. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  87. Stephanie says

    August 31, 2013 at 1:02 am

    These were delicious! The only thing I did differently was to salt and pepper the potatoes after I brushed oil on them. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  88. mommy of 3 says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Can I possible make these the night before? Or do you have any suggestions for making this ahead of time? [email protected]

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  89. kevin says

    September 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    mommy of 3: Yes you could make these the day before and then just warm them when you want. Otherwise you could get the potatoes baked and scooped the day before and just assemble and bake on the day you want them.

    Reply
  90. mommy of 3 says

    September 13, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Ok. Thank you! I'm just afraid condensation or refrigeration will cause sauginess or a "not so fresh" taste. I know everything tastes better "made to order" style, but it's not always a possibility! Should I wrap them in saran wrap, aluminum foil, or use tubberware for storing?

    Reply
  91. kevin says

    September 13, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    mommy of 3: Tupperware should be fine.

    Reply

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