Ingredients:
– 4 large baking potatoes
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 3 tablespoons melted butter
– 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
– ¼ teaspoons seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s)
– ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 8 strips cooked and crumbled bacon
– ½ cup sour cream
– Chopped green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Rub the outside of the potatoes with olive oil and make a small slit on the top of each potato. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Allow them to cool for about 15 minutes until manageable. Then increase the oven temperature to 475°F.
2. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the cooked potato, leaving about a ¼-inch shell. Set aside the scooped potato for other dishes like mashed potatoes, hash browns, or potato pancakes. Place the potato skins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with Parmesan and seasoned salt. Brush this butter mixture onto both sides of the potato skins. Bake until they become crisp, about 4 minutes on each side.
4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon inside the skins. Bake for an additional 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
5. Drizzle the potato skins with sour cream and garnish with chopped green onions or chives.
6. Serve these delectable potato skins immediately for a delightful and savory treat!