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Crispy Loaded Potato Skins Recipe Easy Perfect Snack with Sour Cream and Chive

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Crispy loaded potato skins filled with cheese, bacon, and topped with sour cream and fresh chives. A perfect, easy snack for game nights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 170 grams)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup sour cream (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork and place directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Let the potatoes cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch (6 mm) of potato attached to the skin. Save the scooped potato for another use.
  5. Brush the potato skins with olive oil inside and out. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down on the baking sheet or wire rack.
  6. Bake the empty skins at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes to crisp up. Flip and bake another 5 minutes skin-side up.
  7. Remove from oven and fill each skin with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon. Return to oven for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Once out of the oven, spoon a dollop of sour cream on each potato skin. Sprinkle with fresh chives and, if desired, a pinch of smoked paprika or black pepper.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

Brush potato skins with olive oil before baking empty to ensure crispiness. Use a wire rack if possible to allow air circulation. Add sour cream just before serving to keep skins from getting soggy. For vegetarian version, replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms or smoked paprika roasted chickpeas. Can be reheated in oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to revive crispiness.

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