Restaurant-Style Potato Skins Crispy Cheesy Crowd-Pleasing Bites
Restaurant-style potato skins are crispy baked potato shells filled with cheese and savory toppings. They’re easy to prepare at home and taste just like your favorite restaurant appetizer. Perfect for parties, game nights, or indulgent snacking.
Ingredients
- 6 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Wash and scrub potatoes well.
- Pierce potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil and salt, and bake for 40–45 minutes until tender.
- Let potatoes cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer inside the skin.
- Brush skins with oil or butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Place skins cut-side down and bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake another 5 minutes until crispy.
- Fill skins with cheese and bacon. Bake again until cheese melts.
- Garnish with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Russet potatoes work best due to their thick skins.
- Don’t scoop too much flesh or the skins may tear.
- Serve immediately for the best crispiness.
- Adjust toppings based on preference.
- Potato flesh can be saved for mashed potatoes or soups.