baked potato skins with cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions added
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The BEST and EASIEST Potato Skins

Are you a potato skin lover? Over the past weekend of Super Bowl snacks, my sister in love shared a recipe for the BEST and EASIEST version of potato skins. I guess I find them daunting and avoid making them at home because of feeling that they are a bit time consuming and labor intensive.

You know.

Bake the potatoes.

Scoop the potatoes and bake or fry again.

But, this easy potato skin recipe?

So. Very. Simple.

And frankly?

They melt in your mouth.

Although the recipe shared with me began with russet potatoes, the small Yukon ones in my pantry were my chosen replacement. Such a great switch.

potato rounds for potato skins

These potatoes when sliced into rounds and then seasoned and baked proved the most creamy version to hold all of those toppings.

Have I piqued your interest yet?

And the best part? ready in less than an hour. Time saving for sure.

Perfect appetizer or side dish.

So many occasions that these will provide a beautiful compliment for your menu planning.

The BEST and EASIEST potato skins ever.

Promise.

Here’s the recipe so that you can give them a try.

serving potato skins

Quick and Easy Potato Skins

The perfect bite sized potato skins perfect for appetizers or as a side dish for so many occasions.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 oven
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Yukon potatoes. sliced into 1/2" rounds
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1/2 t onion salt
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1/4 t kosher salt

Toppings

  • Cheddar cheese, grated
  • bacon, cooked and chopped
  • green onions, sliced
  • sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Measure all ingredients.
  • Add parchment to baking dish with sides.
  • Wash potatoes and slice into 1/2" rounds.
    potato rounds for potato skins
  • Add potatoes into a mixing bowl and add olive oil and seasonings and mix well.
    seasoned potato rounds for potato skins
  • Add potatoes into a single layer onto the baking sheet.
    single layer of potato rounds added to parchment paper lined baking sheet for potato skins
  • Place on the top shelf of a preheated 400° oven.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and flip potatoes over.
  • Add baking sheet back into oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
    Feel free to bake longer for crispier potatoes.
  • Remove from oven and add chopped bacon and grated cheese on top of each potato round.
    toppings for potato skins
  • Place baking sheet back into the oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Add potatoes to a serving platter and top with sour cream and sprinkle with diced green onions.
    baked potato skins with cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions added
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

These bite sized potatoes make perfect appetizers or side dish with so many different menus. From BBQ’s to Super Bowl parties, these will become a new favorite!
TIP: Feel free to use russet potatoes, but the Yukon potatoes provide the best crispy on the outside and creamy on the insides results!
I also allowed one Yukon potato per person for adding to the menu. Feel free to just duplicate the recipe for the crowd you are having! For appetizers, you might allow 2 guests per potato, especially if your menu has lots of other great items.
Keyword bite sized potato skins, crowd pleasing potato skins, fast and easy potato skins, Potato skins

Bite sized perfect potato skins.

Melt in your mouth goodness.

serving potato skins

The only issue??? Limiting yourself on how many of these to eat.

Since Yukon potatoes are small they make the best bite sized potato skins for appetizers. Feel free to use more, if needed, to suit your gathering needs. The size of your potatoes will determine how many slices that you get per potato. About 5-6 slices from each potato is a guesstimate. I simply allowed one potato per serving.

I added these with Ro’s Crab Cakes and…oh, my goodness! Perfect side dish!

potato skins with crab cakes

Guys, these would even be a perfect side for the rosemary steak in this month’s issue of the VUE magazine!

rosemary steak

Do you have celebrations ahead that scream for these?

Valentine’s Day with that steak? or Ro’s Crab cakes?

Appetizers for a bridal shower, baby shower or graduation party?

Reception ideas?

See what I mean?!

Just don’t forget to pin them or print the recipe out for your files.

You’re welcome! Your guests will thank me.

Happy Valentine’s Day and entertaining, friends!

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