Description
Crispy Garlic Herb Roasted Potato Skins are a culinary celebration, combining golden-brown crunch infused with fragrant roasted garlic and aromatic herbs, cradling a molten layer of cheese and a fluffy potato interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Russet potatoes (3–4 lbs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried Italian herb blend
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 slices beef bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet. Wash, dry, and prick potatoes with a fork. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; rub to coat. Bake for 60-75 minutes until tender. Let cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border; place flesh in a bowl and empty skins, cut-side up, on the baking sheet. Combine 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herb blend, and smoked paprika; brush inside and outside of each potato skin. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While skins bake, add butter, 1/2 cup sour cream, half of both cheeses, and crumbled beef bacon (if using) to scooped potato flesh. Mash until combined; season to taste. Stir in half of the sliced green onions. Remove skins from oven; increase oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spoon filling into crispy potato skins, mounding generously. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over top. Bake for 8-12 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden. Garnish with remaining green onions and chives/parsley (if desired). Serve hot with extra sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg