Did you know that it’s healthy to eat potato skins? There are actually 11 benefits of eating potato skins that you probably didn’t know. Packed with nutrients, this one can also be a winner for your guests to enjoy during football season with a tasty and healthy dish.
Courtesy of Chef Roxana Garcia at Fox Lounge in South Miami, Florida
POTATO SKINS INGREDIENTS:
- 6 medium potatoes (3 pounds)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 6 slices bacon (cook and crumbled)
- 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
POTATO SKINS PREPARATION:
- Wash and scrub the potatoes clean then bake oven, pierce a few times with a sharp knife or the tines of a fork, rub with olive oil and bake in a 400°F oven for about 45 min until the potatoes are cooked through and give a little when pressed.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool enough to handle. Cut in half horizontally. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the insides.
- Arrange the potato skins skin-side down on a rack. Sprinkle the insides with freshly ground black pepper, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven. Broil for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with green onions.
4 to 6 servings
