Introduction
It's 2023 and many of us are still looking for a delicious and easy way to make potato skins. Potato skins are the perfect party food and make a great appetizer. They are also a great way to use up leftover potatoes that would otherwise go to waste. This recipe is easy to follow, and you'll be enjoying delicious potato skins in no time!
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need 4 medium-sized potatoes, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. You'll also need some butter, sour cream, and shredded cheese. You can also add bacon or any other topping of your choice.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wash and dry the potatoes and then prick each potato a few times with a fork.
3. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Brush the potatoes with the olive oil mixture.
6. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender.
7. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
8. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a thin layer of potato around the skins.
9. Place the potato skins back on the baking sheet.
10. Brush the potato skins with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
11. Bake the potato skins in the oven for 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
12. Top the potato skins with shredded cheese, bacon, sour cream, or any other topping of your choice.
13. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
14. Serve the potato skins hot and enjoy!
Tips
If you want to make these potato skins extra crispy, you can brush them with melted butter after you have scooped out the insides. This will help to crisp up the skins as they bake. You can also sprinkle the potato skins with a bit of Parmesan cheese before you bake them in the oven. This will give them an extra cheesy flavor that is sure to please.
Conclusion
Making potato skins is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and make a delicious snack or appetizer. This recipe is easy to follow, and you'll be enjoying delicious potato skins in no time! With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of delicious potato skins that your whole family will love. So why not give it a try this 2023?
