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2 loaded potato skins on a white plate
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Loaded Potato Skins

Loaded Potato Skins with cheese, bacon and chives, a fantastic appetizer for every party or celebration. The potatoes are twice baked to make a perfectly crispy skin, while the filling is fluffy and big on amazing flavours coming from all the ingredients. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 181kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup cooked bacon
  • 2 tablespoon chopped chives
  • oil to brush the potatoes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  • Brush the potatoes with oil, and use a fork to prick the potatoes in several places.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until they are tender to touch.
  • Leave the potatoes to cool for a bit, it will be easier to handle them.
  • Cut each potato in half vertically, then use a spoon to scoop out the filling, leaving the skin intact.
  • In a bowl, add about half of the potato filling, half of the cheese, then all the bacon and chives.
  • Mix well, each stuff each potato half with this filling.
  • Top them with the remaining cheese, and return to the oven for a further 10-15 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 1mg