Best 2 Restaurant Style Potato Skins Recipes

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Craving a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer? Look no further than these restaurant-style potato skins! Made with hearty potatoes, crispy bacon, gooey melted cheese, and a tangy sour cream sauce, these potato skins are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

In this article, you'll find three mouthwatering recipes for potato skins that will satisfy any palate. The classic potato skins recipe features a simple yet delicious combination of cheese, bacon, and chives. For a more adventurous twist, try the loaded potato skins, which are topped with a variety of ingredients like chili, guacamole, and sour cream. And for a vegetarian option, the veggie potato skins are filled with a flavorful mixture of roasted vegetables and cheese.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these crispy and delicious potato skins. They're perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and easy snack. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some amazing potato skins!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RESTAURANT-STYLE POTATO SKINS



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I worked at Ruby Tuesdays for many years and this is how they made em'. Great Football food or snack with a movie. I always have to make more when I make them for Football parties because they are gobbled up quickly.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Pork

Time 37m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 potatoes
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
11 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons bacon bits (I use the Hormel kind in a jar)
16 ounces sour cream
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave the potatoes on high until they are soft; approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cut the potatoes in half vertically. Scoop the inside out of the potatoes, until 1/4 inch of the potato shell remains.
  • Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a deep fryer or a deep saucepan. Place the potatoes in hot oil, fry for 5 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towels.
  • Fill the potato shells with cheese and bacon bits and sprinkle with green onions. Arrange them in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot with sour cream.

RESTAURANT-STYLE POTATO SKINS



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A wonderful appetizer for you and your family to enjoy.

Provided by Misty

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 37m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 potatoes
1 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
⅛ cup bacon bits
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave the potatoes on high until they are soft; approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cut the potatoes in half vertically. Scoop the inside out of the potatoes, until 1/4 inch of the potato shell remains.
  • Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a deep fryer or a deep saucepan. Place the potatoes in hot oil, fry for 5 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towels.
  • Fill the potato shells with cheese and bacon bits. Arrange them in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 361 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use a potato ricer to quickly and easily mash the potatoes.
  • For a crispy potato skin, bake the potatoes until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
  • If you don't have bacon bits, you can use crumbled cooked bacon or even chopped ham.
  • For a cheesy potato skin, add a generous amount of shredded cheese to the potato mixture before baking.
  • To make the potato skins ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or until they are heated through.

Conclusion:

Restaurant-style potato skins are a delicious and easy appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these potato skins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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