Loaded Country Potato Skins

Ingredients

Russet potatoes

4 large

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Cheddar cheese

1 cup, shredded

Bacon

6 strips, cooked and crumbled

Green onions

1/4 cup, chopped

Sour cream

1/2 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold water and dry them completely. Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, coating them evenly, then season generously with salt and pepper.
4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork and the skins are crispy.
5. Once baked, let the potatoes cool for a few minutes until they can be handled. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
6. Carefully scoop out most of the insides of the potatoes, leaving a thin layer of potato in the skin to maintain its structure.
7. Arrange the potato skins on a baking sheet. Fill each skin with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese and top with crumbled bacon.
8. Return the filled potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.