Potato Skins, 4 Different Ways

No homegating is complete without crispy, cheesy potato skins. Up your snacking game with these creative twists on the fan favorite.

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Blazing Buffalo Style Chicken Potato Skins

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400º F.
  2. Pierce each potato with a fork. Add potatoes to a baking sheet and bake for 60-70 minutes, until soft.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside of each potato, making sure to leave a thin layer of potato on the sides.
  5. Coat the insides of the potato skins with the olive oil. Lay the skins on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  6. After the potato skins have baked for 10 minutes, remove them from the oven and fill each potato skin with the Blazing Buffalo Chicken Dip, then top evenly with both cheeses.
  7. Place the potato skins back in the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and crispy.
  8. Remove the potato skins from the oven and garnish with chives and a dressing of choice.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Reuben Potato Skins

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400º F.
  2. Pierce each potato with a fork. Add potatoes to a baking sheet and bake for 60-70 minutes, until soft.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside of each potato, making sure to leave a thin layer of potato on the sides.
  5. Coat the insides of the potato skins with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese evenly among the potato skins, then bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  6. Meanwhile, heat the corned beef and sauerkraut in a skillet on low until warmed through.
  7. Divide warm corned beef and sauerkraut among the potatoes, then top with the remaining cheese and garnish with Russian dressing.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Jalapeño Popper Potato Skins

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400º F.
  2. Pierce each potato with a fork. Add potatoes to a baking sheet and bake for 60-70 minutes, until soft.
  3. In the meantime, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, colby jack, cilantro, chives, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  4. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside of each potato, making sure to leave a thin layer of potato on the sides.
  6. Coat the insides of the potato skins with the olive oil, then fill each with the cream cheese mixture. Lay the skins on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Top with bacon crumbles and fresh jalapeño slices.

Southwestern Potato Skins

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400º F.
  2. Pierce each potato with a fork. Add potatoes to a baking sheet and bake for 60-70 minutes, until soft.
  3. Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside of each potato, making sure to leave a thin layer of potato on the sides.
  5. Coat the insides of the potato skins with the olive oil. Sprinkle shredded cheese and chicken evenly among the potato skins, then bake for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  6. Top with guacamole, and a garnish of green onion, salsa, and black beans.
 

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