Best 2 Skinny Skins Baked Potato Skins Recipes

Calling all potato and cheese lovers! Get ready to indulge in a crispy, cheesy, and guilt-free snack with "Skinny Skins: Baked Potato Skins." This recipe elevates the classic baked potato to a whole new level, creating a tantalizing appetizer or side dish that will satisfy your cravings without compromising your health goals.

Discover two irresistible variations to suit your taste preferences: The Classic Skinny Skins, featuring crispy potato skins topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and chives, and the Loaded Skinny Skins, which take the indulgence up a notch with the addition of flavorful bacon, bell peppers, and green onions. Both versions offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SKINNY SKINS (BAKED POTATO SKINS)

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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.

SKINNY DIPPERS (BAKED POTATO SKINS FOR DIPPING)

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Warning - the Surgeon General has determined that these may become habit-forming. Do not eat them while driving or operating heavy machinery.

Provided by Millereg

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 48 skinny dippers, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 potatoes
2 ounces butter, melted
coarse salt
6 -8 cloves garlic, finely minced
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
4 ounces vegetable oil
4 ounces olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper or lemon pepper

Steps:

----ToMake Garlic Dip----.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, and egg yolks and stir until well blended.
Combine the vegetable and olive oils and slowly add the oils, a drop at a time at first, beating constantly.
As the mixture begins to thicken, add oil a little faster and beat until the mixture is smooth.
Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
----ToMake Potato Skins----.
Scrub potatoes and pat dry.
Pierce in several places with fork.
Bake potatoes at 375F to 400F for about 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.
Cool slightly and then cut in half.
Scoop out flesh leaving in 1/8” to ¼“ inch thick shell.
(Keep the potato flesh for recipes calling for mashed potatoes).
Turn oven up to 500F.
Using a kitchen shears or very sharp vegetable knife, cut the shells in half and then in half again giving you 8 sections for each potato.
Brush both sides of skins with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Place on a baking sheet.
Bake about 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp.
Serve with garlic dip.

Tips:

To make the perfect baked potato skin, start with a large, russet potato. Scrub it clean and prick it all over with a fork.
Bake the potato at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, or until it is tender when pierced with a fork.
Once the potato is cooked, let it cool slightly before cutting it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
Brush the inside of the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Fill the potato skins with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Baked potato skins are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of toppings, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you like them loaded with cheese and bacon or prefer a healthier option with roasted vegetables, there is a baked potato skin recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give baked potato skins a try. You won't be disappointed!