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TGI Fridays Potato Skins

Make TGI Fridays famous potato skins at home. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Potato Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 100kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 10 baked potato skins halves (empty of potato meat)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 diced green onion
  • 1/2 cup bacon diced and fried crisp (about 5 strips)
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brush potato shells with melted butter and sprinkle salt to taste. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp but not dry and hard.
  • Remove and sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and onion; place back in the oven until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream. For a bit of variety, try ranch dressing.

Recipe Tips

Pro Cooking Tips for Perfect Potato Skins

  1. Double Baking is Key: The secret to extra-crispy skins is baking the hollowed potato skins twice. This creates that signature crunch that makes restaurant-style potato skins so addictive.
  2. Don't Scoop Too Deep: Leave about ¼ inch of potato flesh attached to the skin. Too thin and they'll fall apart; too thick and they won't get properly crispy.
  3. Butter Both Sides: Don't skip brushing butter on both the inside and outside of the skins. This ensures maximum flavor and the perfect crispy texture throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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