Crispy Loaded Potato Skins
Crispy Loaded Potato Skins deliver crunchy-edged spuds piled with smoky bacon, melted Cheddar, and a cool dollop of sour cream. A sprinkle of green onions adds freshness and a mild bite, making these perfect for game day spreads, casual gatherings, or an anytime appetizer fix.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Loaded Potato Skins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and set them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let them rest until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 4
Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4 inch on the skin. Brush canola oil over the potato skins, inside and out, then sprinkle with salt. Reserve the flesh for another use.
- 5
Bake the skins in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip them and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and switch the oven to broil.
- 6
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble.
- 7
Arrange the potato skins flesh-side up on a roasting pan or rack; season the flesh with black pepper. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Broil until the cheese is bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- 8
Top each skin with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with green onions to serve.
- Calories 355.09 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 14.81 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 37.54 g 14%
- Total Fat 17.38 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 6.53 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 413.03 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.92 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 151.94 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 883.11 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 20.3 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Loaded Potato Skins is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Center Cut Bacon, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 355.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Loaded Potato Skins made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Center-Cut Bacon, Green Onion, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Loaded Potato Skins?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 355.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Loaded Potato Skins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crispy Loaded Potato Skins healthy?
- Crispy Loaded Potato Skins has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 355.09 calories and 14.81 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 413.03 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.53 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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