Three-Cheese Mini Potato Skins. The perfect bite-size appetizers. Mini potato skins loaded with three cheeses, bacon, sour cream, green onions and any other toppings you love.
Prick each with a fork then brush them with canola or olive oil.
Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt & pepper.
Bake at 400F for 25-30 minutes until soft inside a just a little crispy on the outside.
Remove from the oven and turn the heat to 425F.
Let potatoes cool for 5 minutes then cut in half lengthwise.
Use a small spoon to scoop out most of the inside flesh. Be sure to leave a rim of 1/8” deep around the rim of the potato skin. Save the scooped potato flesh for another use such as potato pancakes.
Brush the potatoes all over with melted butter, place them skin side up (rounded side) and return them to the oven for 7-8 minutes or until edges have browned and are crispier. Remove potatoes from the oven.
Fill potato skins with cheddar, Gruyere, Parmesan and bacon crumbles.
Place the potatoes back in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 3-4 minutes.
Remove potatoes from the oven and spoon a small dollop of sour cream in each then top with sliced green onions or chives.
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Don’t forget the yummy, crispy baked cheese that has baked on the bottom of the baking sheet. It can be sprinkled on the potatoes, if desired. Yum!! *This recipe is so versatile. You can add almost any other toppings from: marinara, other meats, any cheese including Mascarpone, eggs, sweet peppers, chili - really anything you love to eat with potatoes. Have fun!