Breakfast Potato Skins
A delightful dish featuring crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and fluffy potatoes, topped with sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Prick them with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let the baked potatoes cool slightly and cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out some flesh, leaving a thin layer.
- Brush the insides of the potato halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- Fill each potato skin with crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return the filled potato skins to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top each potato skin with sour cream and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute bacon with turkey bacon or sautéed vegetables. You can also use Greek yogurt as a sour cream alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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