{"id":33862,"date":"2022-12-15T05:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=33862"},"modified":"2022-12-14T15:18:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T23:18:05","slug":"bacon-and-cheddar-potato-skins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/bacon-and-cheddar-potato-skins\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins: Easy Appetizer or Side Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins are a simple but classic way to serve potatoes as a side or an appetizer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I hadn't made potato skins in years when I made them for my teenage son recently. He was hooked after the first bite and now he begs me to make them often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily they are very simple to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are perfect for a side dish with steak, chicken, pork or even fish. Or cut them smaller and serve them as an appetizer, especially on Game Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can be prepared ahead up until the final bake and heated just before serving to melt the cheese and warm the potato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first choice is the potato<\/strong>. For a side dish you can go with large baking potatoes. For an appetizer you have a few options: cut the large potatoes in half before serving or using smaller potatoes and more of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can cook the potato in the microwave, if you prefer. Just be careful not to overcook so the skins don't get chewy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheddar<\/strong> is in the name so cheddar cheese is the obvious choice, but don't feel limited. Monterey Jack, Swiss or Gruyere also would pair nicely with the bacon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bacon<\/strong> doesn't have to be pork bacon. Beef or turkey bacon would also work. Or even a vegetarian bacon if you want to go that route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of sour cream, low or non fat plain Greek yogurt is a nice substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of green onion<\/strong> tops you could use chopped fresh chives or parsley. <\/p>\n\n\n

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