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Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry. Prick them several times with a fork.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and the insides are tender.","group":"Baking","title":"Place potatoes directly","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C).","group":"Prep","title":"Remove from oven and let cool","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin. Brush both sides of the skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Cut potatoes in half lengthwise","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place the skins cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip them over, and bake for another 5 minutes until crispy.","group":"Crisping","title":"Place the skins cut-side down","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Crisping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Fill the hollowed skins with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.","group":"Topping","title":"Fill the hollowed skins","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Topping"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove from oven and top each skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from oven and top each skin","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the crispiest skins, ensure the potatoes are completely dry before rubbing with oil. You can save the scooped-out potato flesh for mashed potatoes or potato soup.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American Pub Food"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Oven","Baking sheet","Pastry brush","Spoon","Fork"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"pieces","note":"2 skins per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Potatoes can be baked and hollowed out 24 hours in advance. Store skins in the fridge and proceed with oiling and final crisping when ready to serve."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Best reheated in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 375°F (190°C) for 5-8 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Floaded_potato_skins_fe5eab1bf8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b99c5c32-ef47-41db-95db-62f2a3244ce1","imageAlt":"Loaded Potato Skins — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["potato","cheese","bacon","snack","appetizer","game day","crispy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Loaded Potato Skins","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T19:35:54.130Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T19:35:54.130Z","related":[{"id":"corn_dog_9276bdf477","slug":"american-corn-dogs","title":"American Corn Dogs","description":"A quintessential American fairground snack featuring juicy frankfurters coated in a sweet, crunchy honey-cornmeal batter and deep-fried to a perfect golden brown.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcorn_dog_9276bdf477%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b2c4f402-a5a2-422a-b061-b681042e4fab","imageAlt":"American Corn Dogs — recipe cover","tags":["corn dog","fair food","american snack","deep fried","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":8},{"id":"onion_rings_b6689e2aaf","slug":"classic-american-onion-rings","title":"Classic American Onion Rings","description":"Crispy, golden-brown onion rings featuring a light batter and a crunchy Panko coating. 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