Loaded Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients

• 2 large Russet potatoes
• 4 slices Bacon
• 3/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 Green onions
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Sour cream(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, pierce several times with a fork, and bake for 30 minutes until tender.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes, then crumble. Slice green onions.

3. 3

   Let potatoes cool slightly, halve lengthwise, and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.

4. 4

   Brush skins inside and out with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake cut-side up for 10 minutes until crispy.

5. 5

   Fill each skin with cheddar and crumbled bacon, then broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.

6. 6

   Top with green onions and serve with sour cream.