Crispy Loaded Potato Skins

by girlstar742 · January 26, 2026

These Crispy Loaded Potato Skins are golden, crunchy, and piled high with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. They’re a classic game-day favorite for a reason — easy to grab, endlessly snackable, and perfect for Super Bowl parties or casual gatherings.

Serve them hot with sour cream or ranch for dipping.

This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!

⏱️ Prep Time | Cook Time | Yield

Yield: 12 potato skins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

🧾 Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Green onions, sliced
Sour cream or ranch, for serving

🥣 Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Scrub potatoes and bake directly on the oven rack for 40–45 minutes, until tender.
Let cool slightly, then cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about ¼-inch shell.
Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place skins cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake 10 minutes.
Flip skins and bake another 10 minutes, until crispy.
Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
Bake an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Garnish with green onions and serve warm.