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Crispy Ultimate Loaded Potato Skins with Bacon

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These crispy loaded potato skins with bacon are a perfect party snack featuring crunchy skins, creamy cheese filling, and smoky bacon. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 100g)
  • ½ cup cottage cheese (125g), small-curd preferred
  • ¼ cup sour cream (60ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash russet potatoes and prick each a few times with a fork. Place directly on oven rack and bake 45-50 minutes until tender.
  2. Cook bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until crisp. Drain and chop.
  3. Cool potatoes for 10 minutes. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about ¼-inch shell.
  4. In a bowl, combine shredded cheddar, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  5. Brush potato skins inside and out with melted butter. Place skin-side up on wire rack over baking sheet or directly on baking sheet.
  6. Fill each potato skin half evenly with cheese mixture. Sprinkle chopped bacon on top.
  7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
  8. Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh chives, and serve immediately with extra sour cream or favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crisp skins, flip potato halves skin-side down for 5 minutes before filling and baking. Avoid overcrowding baking tray. Use melted butter on both sides of skins for best crispiness. Bacon is baked, not fried, to reduce greasiness. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated in oven to maintain crispness.

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