Description
Deliciously crispy Tasty Mini Potato Skins filled with rich cheese and topped with bacon, sour cream, and fresh chives. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
1.75 lb potatoes
3.5 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp pepper
2.5 tbsp butter
1.75 cup cheese
0.5 tsp garlic powder
10 slices bacon
1 cup sour cream
0.25 bunch chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pierce them with a fork. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Once cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a small border.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then add cheese and garlic powder until melted.
- Fill each potato skin with the cheese mixture and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until crispy.
- Top with crumbled bacon, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped chives before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference, adding jalapeños or different herbs for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini skins
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Tasty Mini Potato Skins, potato skins recipe, party appetizer, snacks, finger food