In the midst of peak homegating season, with football championships taking center stage and action heating up on the hardwood, a good game day host knows you can never have too many delicious snacks on hand. Kicking off the madness can be as easy as these Crispy Potato Skins, a hearty watch party classic that keeps fans fueled and engaged with the game on the big screen.
CRISPY POTATO SKINS
Cook time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
6 medium russet potatoes
extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices bacon
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)
thinly sliced green onions (optional)
Directions:
■ Heat oven to 400 F. Clean potatoes then pierce with fork.
■ Rub potatoes with olive oil then bake 1 hour until cooked through.
■ In frying pan over medium heat, cook bacon 10-15 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towel-lined plate then crumble.
■ Cut cooked potatoes in half then scoop out insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato inside skins. Rub with olive oil then season with salt, to taste. Place on roasting pan and cook 10 minutes. Flip and cook 10 minutes.
■ Arrange potatoes skin-sides down and season with pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon then broil 2 minutes.
■ Serve with sour cream and sliced green onions, if desired.
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