Topping Variations to Try – Cheese, sour cream, and chives are the classic topping for potato skins, but sometimes it’s fun to switch it up.
- Chili (with or without sour cream and chives)
- Buffalo-sauced chicken and blue cheese
- Bacon, fried onions, and blue cheese
- Cooked shaved steak, fried onions, and American cheese
- Cooked broccoli and cheddar cheese
What side dishes go with potato skins?
What to Serve with Potato Skins – 29 Easy Side Dishes – If you’re looking to pair a side dish with potato skins, choose a side dish that goes well with the classic American flavors of the potato skins. This can include things like mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, or even a salad.
What are potatoes skins?
Potato Skins Credit: RainbowJewels Whether you’re tailgating or homegating, game day isn’t complete without snacks. Potato skins are a classic snack you’ll probably find at your local sports bar. Hollowed out baked potato halves are loaded with melty cheese, bacon, and scallions (or some version of that) and either baked or fried.
What is the best thing to put on potato skins?
Potato Skins – Potato Skins Credit: RainbowJewels In this recipe, Gouda cheese, green onions, and pepperoni sausage sticks are heaped on top of potato skins and baked until bubbly and brown. Reviewer Valerie says, “I was looking for something that reminded me of the restaurants and I found it! This was amazing, but there is one tip that I would offer.
What to do with leftover baked potato skins?
Method –
STEP 1 Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the baking potatoes on a baking tray, Prick all over with a fork and rub with a little oil. Cook potatoes in oven for 1 hr until golden and cooked all the way through. Remove from oven. Allow potatoes to cool for 15 mins. STEP 2 While potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tsp oil in a medium frying pan and fry the bacon for 5-8 mins until crisp. Leave to cool, then transfer to a board and finely chop. STEP 3 Cut the slightly cooled potatoes in half and scoop the flesh from the skin into a large bowl, leaving a little around the edges. Put the skins back on the baking tray, scooped side up. STEP 4 Mash the potato flesh and soured cream together using a fork or masher, Stir in the cooled bacon, most of the spring onion or chives and half of the cheddar. Season to taste. STEP 5 Divide the potato mixture evenly between the cavities of the potato skins. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over each filled potato half. Return the potatoes to the oven for 20 mins until golden and bubbling. STEP 6 Sprinkle over the remaining spring onion or chives and serve hot.