Lazy Potato Skins: Easy Turkey Bacon and Creamy Cheese Delight
Discover the simplicity of making Lazy Potato Skins, a delicious appetizer featuring turkey bacon and creamy cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes and dry them, then pierce each potato with a fork.
- Bake potatoes for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
- While potatoes are baking, cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble.
- Once potatoes are done, cut them in half and scoop out some of the flesh.
- Fill each potato skin with cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted.
- Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some spices to the cheese mixture.
- Try using different types of cheese for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lazy Potato Skins, Turkey Bacon, Creamy Cheese