Best 5 Elevated Potato Skins Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our elevated potato skins, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.**

Crispy potato skins, generously loaded with a medley of delectable fillings, transform this classic appetizer into an extraordinary indulgence. From the classic bacon and cheese to the adventurous pulled pork and barbecue sauce, each recipe offers a unique flavor journey. Vegetarian enthusiasts will delight in the savory combination of roasted vegetables and tangy goat cheese, while spice lovers will find their match in the jalapeño poppers with a creamy sriracha dipping sauce. With step-by-step instructions and enticing photos, these elevated potato skins are guaranteed to be the star of your next party or a delightful addition to your weeknight dinner spread. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will redefine your perception of this beloved snack.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO SKINS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 1h50m

Yield about 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 pounds (about 12 medium) red potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices bacon
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 1/2 cups (about 10 ounces) grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash the potatoes and pierce them all over with a fork. Rub them with the oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the potatoes from the oven and halve lengthwise. Set aside to cool for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, turn on the broiler.
  • While the broiler is heating, using kitchen shears, cut the bacon into small pieces. Cook in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel?lined plate and set aside.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and save it for another use. Brush the insides of the skins with the melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the baking sheet and broil until the skins begin to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the skins over and broil for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and fill each potato skin with the cheese and bacon. Put back under the broiler until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and top with a dollop of sour cream and a few pieces of scallion.

HOMEMADE POTATO SKINS



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Homemade potato skins are great while watching football or serving at a casual party. There is absolutely no need to deep fry them. As long as the skins are cooked at a high heat, they will be perfectly crispy! After eating these my boyfriend proclaimed, "no need to spend ten bucks at a restaurant anymore!"

Provided by Brooke

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 small russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
salt to taste
6 slices center-cut bacon
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4 inch on the skin. Brush canola oil all over the potato skins, outside and inside, and sprinkle with salt. Reserve flesh for another use.
  • Bake skins in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip and continue to bake for 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven. Turn on the oven's broiler.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Arrange the potato skins flesh-side up on a roasting pan or rack. Sprinkle the insides with pepper, Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven and broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Add a dollop of sour cream to each skin and sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 299.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

POTATO SKINS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 small baking potatoes
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 strips cooked, crumbled bacon
3/4 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream
2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Lightly grease outside of potatoes, cut small slit in top and bake at 425 degrees F for 45 minute or until soft. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out cooked potato, leaving a very thin layer of potato. (Save cooked potato for mashed potatoes or hash browns.)
  • Brush outside and inside of skins with melted butter. Sprinkle inside with steak seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
  • Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until crisp and bubbly.
  • Fill with cheddar cheese and bacon. Bake 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of chives.
  • Variation: Twice Baked Potato Fingers Bake 3 large (about 5-inch) potatoes for 1 hour; cool. Cut in half lengthwise, and then lengthwise in half again, making 12 long fingers. Scoop out and proceed as above.

LOADED POTATO SKINS



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Enjoy these potato skins as a relaxed starter or snack. Use chives instead of spring onion for a milder flavour, or omit the bacon for a veggie version

Provided by Monaz Dumasia

Categories     Dinner, Snack, Starter

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 4 as a starter, snack or side

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium baking potatoes
2 tsp olive oil
2 rashers streaky bacon
75g soured cream
1 chopped spring onion or 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
75g cheddar coarsely grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the baking potatoes on a baking tray. Prick all over with a fork and rub with a little oil. Cook potatoes in oven for 1 hr until golden and cooked all the way through. Remove from oven. Allow potatoes to cool for 15 mins.
  • While potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tsp oil in a medium frying pan and fry the bacon for 5-8 mins until crisp. Leave to cool, then transfer to a board and finely chop.
  • Cut the slightly cooled potatoes in half and scoop the flesh from the skin into a large bowl, leaving a little around the edges. Put the skins back on the baking tray, scooped side up.
  • Mash the potato flesh and soured cream together using a fork or masher. Stir in the cooled bacon, most of the spring onion or chives and half of the cheddar. Season to taste.
  • Divide the potato mixture evenly between the cavities of the potato skins. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over each filled potato half. Return the potatoes to the oven for 20 mins until golden and bubbling.
  • Sprinkle over the remaining spring onion or chives and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.79 milligram of sodium

SERIOUS POTATO SKINS



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There's no trick to these loaded potato skins, and making them is a breeze. Pile them high with toppings and broil until they look like something you may have eaten at an Irish bar in the bad part of town during college, the game playing on a big screen above the bathroom doors. That bar was pretty good, you know.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Idaho baking potatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced
6 ounces cheddar cheese
1 bunch scallions
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
Hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Rub the potatoes lightly with olive oil and bake them on a foil-lined baking sheet until their skins are crisp and a fork easily slides into their flesh, about 1 hour. Transfer the potatoes to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, assemble the toppings. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, then transfer to a small bowl. Reserve the bacon fat. Grate the cheese into a small bowl; you should have about 2 cups. Trim and thinly slice the scallions. (Feeling frisky? Caramelize some onions. Shred some ham or grate some Gruyère.)
  • Using an oven mitt or a folded kitchen towel to handle the hot potatoes, cut each into quarters lengthwise to create four wedges. Using a small spoon, scoop the flesh from each wedge, leaving 1/4 inch or more of the flesh. (Save the scooped potatoes for another use, like potato pancakes or soup.)
  • Set the oven to broil. Return the wedges to the foil-lined baking sheet. Paint a bit of bacon fat on each, then top with cheese and bacon. Place under the broiler until the cheese is bubbling. Place the skins on a serving plate. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon a teaspoon or so of sour cream on each and scatter the scallions over the plate. Serve with hot sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are best for potato skins because they have a high starch content, which makes them crispy when baked.
  • Scrub the potatoes thoroughly before baking: This will help to remove any dirt or debris from the skin.
  • Prick the potatoes with a fork before baking: This will help to prevent the potatoes from bursting in the oven.
  • Bake the potatoes until they are tender: The potatoes should be cooked through but not mushy.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly before filling them: This will help to prevent the filling from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of toppings: There are many different toppings that you can use for potato skins, such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
  • Serve the potato skins hot: Potato skins are best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Potato skins are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different topping options, there is sure to be a potato skin combination that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give potato skins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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