Potato Skins Recipe - I Heart Naptime (2024)

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Easy Potato Skins

These homemade potato skins are one of our favorite game day appetizers. They are super easy and flavorful and always the first Super Bowl appetizers to go.

If I could eat potatoes for the rest of my life, I’d be in heaven. They are definitely one of my favorite foods! Loaded baked potatoes,twice baked potatoes, cheesy potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes … you name it. I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like. ;)

I left the bacon and green onions off of the kid’s potatoes and they gobbled them right up. The potato skins are so good! Definitely a must-try for your next get together (hello super bowl party)!

Why the Recipe Works

• Simple to make. Aside from scooping out the potatoes, this recipe is as simple as turning on the oven and sprinkling a few toppings.
• Just a few ingredients. It doesn’t require a lot to make something truly tasty.
• Filling. These make the perfect appetizer for a hungry crowd, as they are hearty enough to satisfy any appetite.

Recipe Ingredients

Just a few simple ingredients are needed to create a hearty and satisfying appetizer for the Super Bowl and beyond.

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• Russet potatoes: The star of the show, but you can also use Yukon if you prefer.
• Olive oil: I use this to coat the potatoes before baking to ensure a really crispy skin.
• Butter: I use melted and unsalted, but you can use salted if you like.
• Salt & pepper: The classic seasoning to bring out all the other flavors. I also coat the outside of the potato with salt before baking.
• Cheddar cheese: This gives the potato skins their melty goodness.
• Bacon: Use cooked and crumbled bacon or bacon bits to add a nice texture and bit of salt.
• Optional toppings: I love to add a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions to add a little extra flavor.

Variations:

• Add garlic powder and onion powder to the melted butter before brushing on top.
• Use a combination of cheddar and Monterey jack cheese.
• Dip inranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for a really amazing appetizer.
• For more of a Mexican feel, replace bacon with taco seasoned ground beef and top with salsa and olives. Then dip in my favorite homemade salsa.
• Make these pizza potato skins by adding cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and some marinara sauce for dipping.

How to Make Potato Skins

These baked potato skins are not only popular they are so easy to make and taste absolutely delicious.

• Bake potatoes. Brush potatoes all over with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.Bake until soft and tender. Let cool until easy to handle.
• Scoop out the flesh. Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch of flesh on the skin. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until crisp.
• Add toppings and bake until bubbly. When potatoes are done, top the cut side with cheese and bacon. Continue baking until the cheese in nice and bubbly.
• Serve. Top with a little sour cream and green onions, if desired. Enjoy!

Optional Toppings

Have fun playing with ways to top these potato skins to make them your own. The options are endless and can take these from appetizer to main course.

• Plain Greek yogurt
• Chives
• Chili
• Steamed broccoli
• Sauteed mushrooms
• Diced tomatoes
• Sliced jalapenos
• Crumbled sausage
• Feta cheese
• Olives
• Sliced red onions
• Avocado or guacamole
• Salsa or pico de gallo

Air Fryer Version

If you love the Air Fryer as much as I do, you’ll be pleased to know that you can make Air Fryer potato skins just as easily. Is there anything this trusty kitchen appliance can’t do?!

Potato Skins Bites

For a different take on this recipe, try making potato skins bite.

• Slice the potatoes into 1/2 inch slices. Brush both sides and edges of the potatoes with olive and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake 30 minutes, or until fork tender. Flip potatoes half way through cooking, to brown the other side.
• Top with cheese and bacon and 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Recipe FAQs

Storing

Though it may be tempting to store leftovers, these are really best served warm and I wouldn’t really recommend keeping them after the first day.

Looking for more party appetizers? Try 7 layer dip, easy homemade pretzel bites, or ham and cheese sliders.

Categorized as: American, Appetizers, Mini appetizers, Super Bowl