Broiled Potato Skins Recipes

BROILED POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Prick potatoes with fork to allow steam to escape.
• Bake potatoes in 425 oven until tender, about 1 hour.
• Cool slightly and cut each potato lengthwise into halves, scoop out insides, leaving a 3/8 inch shell.
• Spread inside of shells with butter, sprinkle with salt.
• Cut each potato into six pieces, sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
• Set oven control to broil or 550.
• Broil potato pieces about 5 inches from heat until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
• Makes 48 appetizers.

ROASTED POTATO PEELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a layer of paper towels.
• Drain the peels and tip onto the paper towel-lined baking sheet. Dry the peels thoroughly, then discard the paper towels. Pour over the butter, oil, kosher salt, pepper, paprika and oregano and toss.
• Roast, stirring once, until crisp and golden, about 20 minutes. Tip the peels into a serving dish, sprinkle over the chives and sea salt and toss.

GRILLED BBQ POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake potatoes on middle rack until fork tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Bake 4 strips of bacon on a small sheet pan in the oven for 15 minutes. Crumble bacon when it's cooled.
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise, and spoon out the flesh, leaving a half inch shell.
• Melt the butter in saucepan and add minced garlic. Brush potatoes with the butter and garlic mixture. Flip over and butter the bottoms.
• Place potatoes on grill and cook until crisp, about 4 to 4 1/2 minutes on each side and remove from grill.
• Divide the cheese, barbecue sauce and pulled pork among the potatoes. Top potato skins with sour cream, crumbled bacon and chives for garnish.

GRILLED POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Cut each potato lengthwise into four wedges. Cut away the white portion, leaving 1/4 in. on the potato skins. Place skins on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Combine the butter, rosemary, salt and pepper; brush over both sides of potato skins., Grill potatoes, skin side up, uncovered, over direct medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn potatoes and position over indirect heat; grill 2 minutes longer. Top with cheese. Cover and grill 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with bacon and onions. Serve with sour cream.

HOMEMADE POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4 inch on the skin. Brush canola oil all over the potato skins, outside and inside, and sprinkle with salt. Reserve flesh for another use.
• Bake skins in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip and continue to bake for 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven. Turn on the oven's broiler.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
• Arrange the potato skins flesh-side up on a roasting pan or rack. Sprinkle the insides with pepper, Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven and broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Add a dollop of sour cream to each skin and sprinkle with green onions.