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Cheesy Game Day Potato Skins

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Cheesy Game Day Potato Skins are the ultimate finger food for any game day, party, or casual gathering. These loaded potato skins are crispy, cheesy, and filled with all your favorite savory toppings, making them a crowd-pleaser every time. With their combination of creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, they offer the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer or as a main dish, these cheesy potato skins are guaranteed to be a hit!

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Cheesy Game Day Potato Skins:

  • 6 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon (or regular bacon)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Optional: Jalapeño slices, for added heat
  • Optional: Ranch dressing, for dipping

Instructions

Bake the Potatoes:

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes clean and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Coat with Olive Oil: Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle them with salt and pepper. This helps to crisp up the skin while baking.
  3. Bake the Potatoes: Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Let them cool for a few minutes after baking.

Prepare the Potato Skins:

  1. Cut the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving about ¼-inch of potato around the skin. You can save the scooped-out potato for mashed potatoes or other dishes.
  2. Season the Skins: Brush the inside of each potato skin with a bit more olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Fill the Potato Skins:

  1. Fill with Cheese and Bacon: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese into each potato skin, followed by the crumbled bacon. You can add more cheese if you like them extra cheesy.
  2. Bake the Filled Skins: Place the filled potato skins back on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the skins are crispy.

Top and Serve:

  1. Add Toppings: Once the potato skins are baked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Top each skin with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh green onions, and any optional toppings like jalapeño slices or ranch dressing.
  2. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Cheesy Game Day Potato Skins warm with additional sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.

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