In the midst of peak homegating season, with the big game taking center stage and action heating up, a good game day host knows you can never have too many delicious snacks on hand. Kicking off the madness can be as easy as these Crispy Potato Skins, a hearty watch party classic that keeps fans fueled and engaged with the game on the big screen.
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Crispy Potato Skins
Recipe adapted fromย Simply Recipesย Servingsย 6ย Prep Time10 minutesย Cook Time1 hourย 40 minutesย Print Recipeย
Ingredients
- 6ย medium russet potatoes
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 6ย slicesย bacon
- kosher saltย to taste
- freshly ground pepperย to taste
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour creamย optional
- thinly sliced green onionsย optional
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 F. Clean potatoes then pierce with fork.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil then bake 1 hour until cooked through.
- In frying pan over medium heat, cook bacon 10-15 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towel-lined plate then crumble.
- Cut cooked potatoes in half then scoop out insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato inside skins. Rub with olive oil then season with salt, to taste. Place on roasting pan and cook 10 minutes. Flip and cook 10 minutes.
- Arrange potatoes skin-sides down and season with pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon then broil 2 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream and sliced green onions, if desired.
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