As my husband likes to remind me (daily), February 3rd is coming. My birthday is in June, we were married in July, and after three years of him forgetting those dates, I’ve added them to every calendar in the house. So what could it be? Oh, that’s right: it’s Super Bowl Sunday. I should have known he’d never forget that date!
It’s not just that he’ll be busy, so I shouldn’t look to him to run errands, entertain company, or talk. His main point is that I need to start thinking about making his favorite Super Bowl snacks. These potato skins are at the top of his list. In fact, I’m not fully convinced these aren’t the reason he married me. (Which is fine, really: I jokingly claim that I married him because he knows how to grill the perfect steak. I’m only half kidding about that, too.)
Stuffed Potato Skins
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 8 slices bacon
- 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 green onions, sliced OR 1 tbs. chopped chives
- Put the racks on the top and middle third of the oven.
- Put a cookie sheet on the bottom rack.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Scrub the potatoes well. Dry with a towel.
- Use a fork and poke holes all over each potato in about 10 places.
- Put 1 tbsp. olive oil in a bowl. Add 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt.
- Add the potatoes to the bowl and mix so each potato is coated with oil and salt.
- Put the potatoes on the top rack.
- Bake the potatoes 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain, pat dry and crumble.
- Remove the potatoes to a baking rack to cool.
- Remove the cookie sheet.
- Turn the oven up to 475 F.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle (about 15 minutes), carefully slice them lengthwise.
- Line the cookie sheet with foil. Spray it with cooking spray.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh of each potato. Set it aside for some other use. (Potato soup?)
- Combine the rest of the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper and brush all over potato skins, inside and out.
- Put the potatoes on the cookie sheet, skin side up.
- Bake 8 minutes, turn the potatoes over and bake an additional 7 minutes scooped side up.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar into each scooped potato.
- Return the potatoes to the oven for 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Top with sour cream and chopped green onions or chives.
Obviously, these stuffed potato skins are not diet-friendly, but don’t let that make you feel guilty. Just work the calories off by cheering on your favorite team!
(Happy to have linked this to these awesome link parties!)
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Yum! I’m pretty sure I need to make these for the game. Thanks and grilling the perfect steak is a pretty awesome superhero power, too.
That’s true, grilling is an art form!
These are my favorite! For some reason it is my family’s Christmas Eve snack!
Hey, we may have to start that tradition. I am ALWAYS looking for good reasons to eat these things!
Ohhhh, I really wish I had picked up some bacon today at the shop… I have all the other ingredients! Ah well, I shall have to wait until tomorrow now… it looks too delicious not to make very soon – especially as it will be warming in this horrid UK weather we are suffering at the moment!
Oh yes, I’ve read about the horrible snows you’re having. A friend said today it took 45 minutes to drive 4 miles on the M25, only to find out when she arrived at work that her office was closed for the day. How frustrating!
Mmm, these sound wonderful! My husband loves to remind me of the upcoming Superbowl + drop not-too-subtle hints of things he’d like for me to make. Men, Gotta love ‘em! =)
They’re cute, aren’t they? But that’s okay: three times a year I remind him of my birthday, Valentine’s and our anniversary… and of my ring size, favorite gemstones and how to get to the jewelry store.
Yummy!!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Visiting from Diana Rambles. These look SO yummy. Pinning
Jeanette @ Creating A Life
Thanks for the pin, Jeanette, and please visit again!
These look delish and would be perfect for a super bowl party! I am going to have try these out.
Melissa, they’re as good as any we’ve bought in a sports bar… but without the annoying customers!
Hello!
I found you from the Mop it up Mondays link up. I would love to have you come share your post with my readers over at Sassy Little Lady’s Show and Tell Saturday. Hope to see you there!
Kathie
http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday
Hi Kathie, thanks for visiting! I’ll add you to my list of link parties on Saturday. Please feel free to join my How To Tuesday link parties, too!
Thank you for sharing this with Show Your Stuff.
You’re welcome. Please feel free to join my How To Tuesday link party, too!
Thank you so much for linking this recipe up at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I’d love to see you back. Have a great week.
Thanks for hosting it, Ali. Be sure to join my How To Tuesday link party, too!
Katie,
I am just getting around to visiting all the links for my party. This looks really good and perfect for Super Bowl!!
Love this recipe! I’m making these right now!
Tiffany, thank you again for putting the photo of your potato skins on my Facebook page. It really made my morning to wake up and see that someone had made one of my recipes! Of course, I’ve been craving potato skins ever since….
Thanks so much for coming by and visiting our blog and sharing your awesome project. Come by again and link up some more awesome projects in our Saturday Showcase again next week!
Have a good week!
Susie@bowdabra
http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/02/02/saturday-showcase-craft-project-linky-18/
I plan to, thanks Susie!
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