Best 8 Healthy Baked Potato Skins Recipes

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**Crispy, golden brown, and loaded with flavor, these healthy baked potato skins are the perfect party appetizer or game day snack.**

They're made with just a few simple ingredients, and they can be customized to your liking with a variety of toppings.

The basic recipe calls for potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

You can then add your favorite toppings, such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

The article also includes a few variations on the classic recipe, including:

* **Loaded Baked Potato Skins:** These skins are topped with all the classic baked potato toppings, such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives.
* **Nacho Potato Skins:** These skins are topped with a layer of nacho cheese, ground beef, and salsa.
* **Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins:** These skins are tossed in a buffalo sauce and topped with chicken, blue cheese dressing, and celery.
* **BBQ Pulled Pork Potato Skins:** These skins are topped with pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and coleslaw.

No matter how you choose to top them, these healthy baked potato skins will be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LOADED BAKED POTATO SKINS



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Loaded potato skins... This is one of our favorite appetizers. I use the thicker cut of bacon and men always devour them!

Provided by Kimm

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup sour cream
4 stalks green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them lengthwise and scoop out flesh to within 1/4 inch of skin. Reserve flesh for another use. Place skins back onto the baking sheet.
  • Combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl; brush over both sides of skins.
  • Return to the oven and bake until very crisp, about 10 minutes, turning skins halfway though.
  • Sprinkle skins with Cheddar cheese and bacon. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
  • Serve topped with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 931.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 120.7 mg, Fat 54.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1921.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

HEALTHY BAKED POTATO SKINS



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Potato skins have always been one of my favorite tail-gating foods, but they are SO fattening. I developed a healthier way to make them....not as good as the real thing but darn close!

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large russet potatoes
4 tablespoons sour cream, fat free
4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, 2% or 4 tablespoons fat, free variety shredded
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/4 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons red bell peppers, finely minced
1/4 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon chives, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt
pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Wash potatoes and bake in 350 degree oven for about an hour. Do not prick the potatoes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the soft insides with a spoon. Get as much out as possible without puncturing the skin. Spray both sides of the skin with non-fat cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place back in a 350 degree oven for about 3-5 minutes, until crisp.
  • Mix sour cream, garlic and chives. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each potato skin with tomatoes, scallions, bacon, bell pepper, and cheese. Place back in oven until cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve with cold sour cream & garlic/chive sauce.
  • Yummy!

BAKED POTATO SKINS



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Now this restaurant favorite can be prepared at home. Be sure to make enough because they will quickly disappear. You can use the leftover potato pulp to make a batch of mashed potatoes.-Terry Hill, Hairy Hill, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup chopped cooked shrimp or fully cooked ham, optional
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly; cut in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 in. shell. (Save removed potato pulp for another use.) , Cut skins into strips or halves; brush skin sides with butter and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle pulp sides with salt and paprika; top each with the green onions, bacon, ham or shrimp, chopped peppers and cheese. , Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and skins are crisp. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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.

SKINNY SKINS (BAKED POTATO SKINS)



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 small to medium russet potatoes
6 to 8 chives, white and green, chopped
1/2 cucumber, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, diced
8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
2 Tbs. champagne vinegar (can substitute apple cider or balsamic vinegar)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 - 1 cup light sour cream
1/2 - 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
6-8 oz. turkey bacon, cooked and diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 45 minutes, or until tender.Let potatoes cool. When cool, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out most of the soft center and place in bowl. Set aside.
  • Brush the potato skin halves lightly with olive oil or spray with canola oil and place them flat side down on a baking sheet. Put the skins in the oven at 400 degrees and cook until hot and crunchy, approximately 10-15 minutes. Add cucumber, celery, tomato, mushrooms and 3/4 of the chives to the potatoes. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss well.
  • Pull the potato skins out of the oven. Fill each potato skin with the potato salad mixture. Top each with a dollop of sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, turkey bacon (if using), remaining chives and a grind of black pepper. Serve immediately.

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

YUMMY BAKED POTATO SKINS



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Make and share this Yummy Baked Potato Skins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CrAzYcOoKeR222

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 33m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large baking potatoes, baked
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
4 green onions, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and discard (or save for another use) leaving 1/4-inch shell.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper and brush all over potato skins.
  • Bake at 475° for about 8 minutes and turn over.
  • Bake for another 8 minutes or so and then turn right side up.
  • Sprinkle bacon and cheddar evenly inside of skins.
  • Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with sour cream and onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 400.1, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 9.6

BAKED POTATO SKINS



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Make and share this Baked Potato Skins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 potato skins, halves baked and empty of potato
1 tablespoon melted butter
seasoning salt
1 green onion, diced
1/2 cup bacon, fried, diced and crispy fried (about 5 strips)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*.
  • Brush potato shells with melted butter. Season all to taste.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp but not dry and hard. Remove.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and onion. Place back in oven until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream or Ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 162.1, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Choose potatoes that are similar in size to ensure even cooking.
  • Scrub the potatoes well before baking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Prick the potatoes with a fork to help them bake more evenly.
  • Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper for a simple yet flavorful seasoning.
  • Bake the potatoes at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for crispy skin.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly before slicing them in half and scooping out the flesh.
  • Top the potato skins with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, chili, or salsa.
  • Serve the potato skins immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a healthy snack, a party appetizer, or a quick and easy meal, baked potato skins are a delicious and versatile option. With endless topping possibilities, they can be customized to suit any taste. So next time you have a craving for something savory and satisfying, give these healthy baked potato skins a try. They're sure to become a new favorite!

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