Crispy Potato Skin Ideas

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Mike Z
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Crispy potato skins are a quick and easy way to get creative in the kitchen. Perfect for dinner parties, they are versatile, offer endless varieties, and are absolutely delicious as a starter or side dish. Simply skin the potatoes until you are left with the shell, and fry or grill the potato skins with your choice of filling.

Here are 5 stuffed potato skin ideas to help you get started.

Bacon and Cheese

This classic will go down a treat. Fry some smoked crispy bacon before stuffing the potato skins with it and covering the whole it in cheddar or mozzarella cheese.

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CHEESY BACON POTATO SKINS 🤤💓 Monday means jacket night wohoo! HOWEVER this week I decided to mix it up again… I decided to load with veg, cheese & bacon! 🥓🧀 This was so so lush!! 😍 It does take a bit longer (I’ve only just finished hah) as you have to twice cook the potatoes but worth it I think bc they are so god damn cheesy & crispy! 🤪🙌🏻💫 They are SYN FREE if you use your (HEX A) 😍 Soft in the middle and super crispy on the outside! To cook the potato: (I always stab my potatoes with a fork, microwave them for 8 minutes & then put them in the oven for 45 mins) – but always check depending on how big your potato is! 🥔✨ To make the stuffed potato skins I then cut in half my cooked potato & scooped out the middle & popped in a bowl 💁🏻‍♀️ Then I mixed in chopped red onion 🧅, peppers, bacon 🥓 (fat removed) & then I topped with some grated cheddar cheese 🧀 (HEX A) 💛 Then I popped them back in the oven for about 10 minutes! ⏰ Then they were ready to serve & I topped mine with spring onion & a sprinkle of parsley & chilli flakes 🌶 . I served mine with a bed of salad (lettuce, tomato, spinach, peppers, red onion, cucumber & spring onions) 🥗 (1/2 speed) 😊 A change from a jacket & nice to mix it up & also a fab lunch idea too! Hope you all have a lovely eve! 🥰💓 • • • #jacketpotato #potato #potatoskins #loadedpotatoes #baconandcheese #stuffedpotato #cheesypotatoes #swdinner #slimmingworld #slimmingworldfood #slimmingworldmotivation #slimmingworlduk #goals #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #foodblog #slimmingworldsupport #dedication #slimmingworldsupport #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #synfreefood #slimmingworldlife #onplan #healthy #motivation #slimmingworlddiary #slimmingworldinsta #swfood #slimmingworldjourney #foodgoals

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Sour Cream and Chive

Crispy potato skins baked in olive oil and seasoned with salt, pepper and rosemary are delicious with a sour cream and chive dip.

Peppers

A tasty vegan option is to go for crunchy potato skins stuffed with peppers. Season with salt and pepper and add a touch of mustard for a mouth-watering treat.

Mushrooms

Fry button or chestnut mushrooms in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Stuff potato skins with the mushrooms and sprinkle on sesame seeds.

Croutons

Cut little chunks of bread and fry in extra virgin olive oil until crunchy. Sprinkle with sesame seeds until they stick. Place croutons in the potato skins with your choice of mushrooms, cheese, or bacon.