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Crispy Loaded Potato Skin Nachos with Bacon

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A quick and easy party snack featuring crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheese, smoky bacon, and fresh toppings. Perfect for casual get-togethers and game days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2–3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Optional: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh carefully, leaving about ¼ inch (6 mm) of potato attached to the skin.
  3. Brush the potato skins on both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the skins for about 15-20 minutes until they start to crisp and turn golden brown on the edges.
  5. While the skins bake, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp but not burnt. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  6. Remove the skins from the oven and flip them skin-side up. Sprinkle a generous amount of the cheese blend over each skin, then add crumbled bacon on top.
  7. Return the loaded skins to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Once out of the oven, top with sliced green onions and optional jalapeños or diced tomatoes.
  9. Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream on the side or drizzled over the top.

Notes

If skins aren’t crispy enough after the first bake, broil for 1-2 minutes before adding cheese. Use russet potatoes for best crispiness. Dry potatoes well before oiling. For dairy-free, swap cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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