Description
Crispy, cheesy mini potato skins are the ultimate party appetizer! Perfect for game days or gatherings, they’re quick, delicious, and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small potatoes (baby red or Yukon Gold)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips crispy bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and bake potatoes for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Cut potatoes in half and scoop out the insides, leaving a thin shell.
- Brush potato skins with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes to crisp up.
- Fill each skin with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon. Bake for another 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with sour cream and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Substitute bacon with plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian version.
- Make ahead: Prepare and store hollowed-out skins for up to 2 days, then bake with toppings when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg