Crispy Loaded Potato Skins
When it comes to sports viewing parties for the big game, I’ll admit I’m really only along for the food and fun commercials. Most of the time I don’t even know who’s playing, let alone who is winning. This year we hosted the party though and had a huge spread of appetizers, which everybody loved. And these loaded potato skins that my husband requested were easily the hit of the party! Planning a party? You can’t go wrong with our Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, Philly Cheesesteak Dip, or Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends to serve with your loaded potato skins!
How Many Potatoes Per Person for Potato Skins
I recommend buying small russet potatoes for the best potato skins because they are a better size for finger foods. Also, buy a lot more than you think you might need! Because you are scooping out the insides of each potato (which you can save for other uses!), I usually plan on at least 1-2 potatoes per person, which is 2-4 potato skins each, which is usually what people eat, especially if there are other offerings.
Tips for the BEST Loaded Potato Skins
The real secret to crispy potato skins is to brush the hollowed out potato skins with olive oil and then roast them again for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Not only does this give them better flavor and texture, but it also helps them hold up under the cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, and sour cream that you will top them with. Another key tip for the best potato skins is to be sure to generously season them with salt and pepper. Potatoes are very bland without some salt, so I always rub my scrubbed and dried potatoes with olive oil and coarse kosher salt before baking. Then I season them again after scooping out the insides and brushing with olive oil. If you are unsure whether you are using too much or too little salt, experiment on one potato skin first until you get it how you like it, then do the others to match. Giving an accurate amount in a recipe is hard because potatoes can vary so much in size, but also keep in mind that the cheese and bacon you will top the potato skins with are also both salty.
How to Make Potato Skins
What to do with leftover baked potato?
Use the leftover baked potato innards to make Pierogi Recipe (Homemade Polish Dumplings), Soft Homemade Potato Rolls, or Homemade Potato Bread Recipe!
More Appetizer Recipes You’ll Love
Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip Slow Cooker Little Smokies in Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon Asian Lettuce Wraps Homemade Soft Pretzels with Mustard Cheese Dip Healthier Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe The BEST Guacamole Recipe Ever Asparagus Tart Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Apricot Preserves
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
Asparagus Tart
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