Easy Loaded Potato Skins

Easy Loaded Potato Skins

winter comfort food

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 1h 15m
Total Time: 1h 25m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For drizzling:

Nutritional Information

225
calories
11.3g
fat
18.2g
carbohydrates
12.7g
protein
32mg
cholesterol
472mg
sodium
Easy Loaded Potato Skins

Recipe Description

These Easy Loaded Potato Skins combine all my favorite things: potatoes, bacon, and cheese. This recipe is easy enough to make for the weekend and fancy enough to bring into your party appetizer rotation. This version of winter comfort food is a little lighter using nonfat Greek yogurt and punchy Camembert instead of fatty Cheddar, but with all the creamy flavor you would expect. Plus, it’s a little healthier, as the potato skins are baked and not deep-fried.

While you can use any baking potatoes you have on hand for this dish, I prefer russets or Idaho baking potatoes because of their starchiness and fluffiness. Use the leftover cooked potatoes (it freezes well) from step 5 for these Classic Fish Cakes. You will love how wholesome and filling they are. You can assemble the potato skins ready to bake (step 9) up to 24 hours ahead, then cover and store in a fridge. Allow the loaded skins to come to room temperature before baking as in the recipe.  

To make the Easy Loaded Potato Skins, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Loaded Potato Skins

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Heat your oven to 400 °F.

  2. 2

    Bake potatoes

    1h
    Step 2 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Place 4 potatoes on a baking sheet and prick in several places with a fork. Cook for 60-80 minutes until tender when tested with a skewer and fluffy inside. Set aside until cool enough to handle.

  3. 3

    Cook bacon

    10 min
    Step 3 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Meanwhile, place 3 bacon slices on a plate and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes until completely crisp. Alternatively, place the bacon slices in the oven with the potatoes for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool and harden, then crumble.

  4. 4

    Increase oven temperature

    Once the potatoes are baked, increase the oven temperature to 425 °F.

  5. 5

    Scoop out potato flesh

    2 min
    Step 5 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Cut the potatoes in half lengthways and scoop out the filling. Leave a thin layer in the skins just enough to make a sturdy shell. Put half the scooped out potatoes, about 200-250 grams, in a bowl. Save the remaining potatoes for another recipe.

  6. 6

    Combine potato flesh with yogurt and onions

    1 min
    Step 6 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Add in 130 grams nonfat Greek yogurt and 4 chopped spring onions and mix well.

  7. 7

    Add cheese

    2 min
    Step 7 - Easy Loaded Potato SkinsStep 7 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Using scissors, snip in 100 grams Camembert in small chunks. Slice the remaining 50 grams of cheese into 8 strips.

  8. 8

    Add bacon

    1 min
    Step 8 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Mix in the bacon pieces and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

  9. 9

    Add filling to potato skins

    2 min
    Step 9 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Spoon the filling into the skins and place them on the baking sheet. Top each potato skin with a strip of Camembert and lightly drizzle with oil.

  10. 10

    Bake

    10 min
    Step 10 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts to turn golden.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Easy Loaded Potato Skins

    Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

These Easy Loaded Potato Skins include a delicious combination of bacon, Greek yogurt, green onions, and Camembert cheese. Give this recipe a go, and come back to leave a comment with your thoughts and tips!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Maddie
January 22, 2025
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Yummy, easy peasy

Rebecca
October 20, 2024
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Superb potato skins!

Zachary
April 18, 2024
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Amazing! Made these for my wife's birthday and everyone loved them. The blend of flavors and the crispy skins reminded me of our first date at that cozy pub. Will definitely make again!

Ursula Brown
March 30, 2024
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Wow! These potato skins are legit the bomb! Made 'em for game night and everybody went nuts. The Greek yogurt was a total game changer, way lighter but still super creamy. Def gonna add this to my party staples. Thanks for this awesome recipe!

Isabelle
December 24, 2023
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OMG, these potato skins are a game changer! Made 'em for game night & everyone loved 'em. Super easy to whip up, and they got devoured in like 10 minutes. Def adding this to my go-to snack list! Delish!

Gloria
November 9, 2023
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These loaded potato skins are a total game changer! Whipped them up for game night and they disappeared fast. Super easy and delish, can't wait to make 'em again!

Hannah Williams
October 23, 2023
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Simply loved it

Gina Thompson
October 15, 2023
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OMG, these Loaded Potato Skins are seriously the bomb! Made 'em for my girls' night and we were all lovin' it! They were so easy to whip up and everyone was like, 'More, please!' Totally a keeper for my next party! 🥔❤️

Olivia
August 19, 2023
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Yummy! I made these loaded potato skins for my friends while we watched the game, and they were a hit! Everyone loved the cheesy goodness and I felt like a rockstar chef! Can't wait to make them again!

Katherine Bianchi
March 13, 2023
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Oh my gosh, these potato skins are just the bomb! Made 'em for game night with my hubby, and they were a hit! Super easy, and I loves how they’re healthier too. The Greek yogurt is a game changer! Def gonna make this again for our next party. Thanks!

Paula Johnson
February 19, 2023
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Delicious and easy, we loved them!

Lindsay Parker
January 30, 2023
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Absolutely delicious treat!

Val
September 19, 2022
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OMG, these potato skins are da bomb! Made 'em for Sunday football and they disappeared so fast! The Greek yogurt twist is genius!

Bella Smith
June 22, 2022
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These potato skins are a big hit at family gatherings!

Athina
February 25, 2022
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Delicious comfort dish. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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