Crispy potato skins smothered in velvety melted cheddar, crisp bacon bits, and garnished with fresh chives – if this description doesn't already have you drooling, we don't know what will. These Multi-Cooker Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins are the perfect appetizer or snack that are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. But that's not all, this article also includes a collection of other tantalizing potato skin recipes that will satisfy any craving:
- **Twice-Baked Potato Skins**: Indulge in classic twice-baked potato skins filled with creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheese, and topped with crispy bacon.
- **Barbecue Potato Skins**: Experience a smoky and tangy twist with these barbecue potato skins featuring a flavorful barbecue sauce, tender pulled pork, and a sprinkle of green onions.
- **Loaded Potato Skins**: Get ready for a fully loaded experience with these potato skins packed with cheese, bacon, sour cream, chives, and your favorite toppings.
- **Nacho Potato Skins**: Craving Mexican flavors? These nacho potato skins combine seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream.
- **Philly Cheesesteak Potato Skins**: Enjoy the classic flavors of a Philly cheesesteak in potato skin form, filled with thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, sautéed onions, and bell peppers.
- **Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins**: Spice things up with these buffalo chicken potato skins featuring tender chicken coated in a spicy buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese crumbles and celery.
BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? I top my restaurant-worthy loaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and a dollop of sour cream. Have them at lunch, snack time or cocktail hour. -Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato skins on a greased baking sheet. , Combine oil with next 5 ingredients; brush over both sides of skins. , Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes on each side. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Top with sour cream and onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHEESY BACON POTATO SKINS
Fried potato skins topped with cheese and bacon make a flavorful snack - ready in just an hour.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Pierce potatoes to allow steam to escape. Place on microwavable paper towels. Arrange in spoke pattern with narrow ends in center. Microwave 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until tender. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in halves; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving ¼-inch shells. Save potato pulp for another use.
- In small bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cheese and pepper. Brush mixture over skins.
- In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil to 365°F. Fry in batches for 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. (Make Ahead tip: Potatoes can be prepared up to this point and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before continuing to step 6.)
- One hour before serving allow potatoes to come to room temperature. Heat oven to 450° F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3 quart) glass baking dish. Place potato skins, skin side up, in baking dish. Bake 8 minutes. Turn potato skins over and fill with cheese and bacon.
- Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
POTATO SKINS WITH BACON AND CHEESE
A favorite steak-dinner starter served at Cattlemen's Steakhouse in the historic Stockyards City area of Oklahoma City. Potato Skins with Bacon and Cheese
Categories Cheese Dairy Potato Appetizer Bake Super Bowl Kid-Friendly Cheddar Bacon Poker/Game Night Party Sour Cream Monterey Jack Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 (appetizer) servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Scrub potatoes; pat dry. Rub skins with oil. Place potatoes on baking sheet. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Cool. Maintain oven temperature. Cut each potato lengthwise into quarters. Scoop out centers, leaving 1/2-inch-thick layer of cooked potato on skins. Oil baking sheet. Place skins, skin side down, on sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Drain. Chop bacon. Transfer to medium bowl. Add cheeses, parsley and cayenne; stir to blend. Sprinkle cheese mixture atop skins. Bake until skins are crisp and cheese mixture melts, about 25 minutes.
- Transfer skins to platter. Sprinkle with green onions; top with dollops of sour cream and serve.
BACON-CHEDDAR POTATO SKINS
Bacon-Cheddar potato skins.
Provided by Joshua Olson
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick skin. Place potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush mixture over both sides of the potato skins.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 30 to 45 minutes; thicker skins can take longer to cook. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and bacon inside the skins and bake until cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
- Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 583.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
LOADED POTATO SKINS
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
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
Tips:
- Choose russet potatoes for their fluffy interior and crispy skin.
- Scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork several times to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Microwave the potatoes for 10-12 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Let the potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
- Scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
- Mash the potato flesh with butter, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Season the mashed potato mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Fill the potato skins with the mashed potato mixture.
- Top with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Bake the potato skins in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the potato skins hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Multi-cooker bacon and cheddar potato skins are an easy and delicious appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or game day gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these potato skins a try. You won't be disappointed!
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