Cheesy Baked Potato Skins

These cheesy potato skins are so good, and easy to make. We have these twice a month on appetizer night, and my kids are always sure to remind me to make them.

Step: 1

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.

Step: 2

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

Step: 3

Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

Step: 4

Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out the flesh using a melon baller leaving 1/4 inch in the shell. Reserve flesh for another use.

Step: 5

Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic power, paprika, and pepper in a bowl. Brush over both sides of the potato skins. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step: 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip and continue to bake until crisp, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven; sprinkle with bacon pieces and Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Top with sour cream and green onions.

Per Serving: 393 calories; protein 15.5g; carbohydrates 34g; fat 22.1g; cholesterol 47.2mg; sodium 612.7mg.

One of most obvious way to choose a side dish is to caught at your main dish (pasta, chicken, seared tofu) and pick something different. When you’re making pasta, make sure for a simple vegetable . Made steak? Go for something light. If you’re want to cooking stir-fry with rice, it must not a good idea to adjust with make a rice salad.

This also can apply to cooking method . You don’t want to overcommit your oven by scheduling three dishes at once in there, or be juggling four pans on the cooking items . But sometimes you can made a dish do double-duty .