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Southwest Loaded Potato Skins

Loaded Potato Skins with a southwest twist! These skins are stuffed with crispy bacon, two types of cheese, and southwest spices... then topped with creamy cilantro lime sauce, sliced jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. A game day favorite... made even more delicious!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 6 small - medium russet potatoes
  • 1/2 pound bacon about 8 pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlilc powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1-2 jalapeños sliced
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  • cilantro lime sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Wash and dry potatoes. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle them lightly with salt. Prick them with a fork several times, then place them on a baking pan and bake for 1 hour.
  • While potatoes are baking, cook bacon until crispy. Drain grease and chop or crumble.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheese and spices, mix well, and set aside.
  • Once potatoes are done, cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the insides, leaving 1/4 inch around the edges.
  • Layer the cheese and bacon inside the potato skins, then bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and top with cilantro lime sauce, sliced jalapeños, and minced cilantro.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe variations:
  • Ham & Cheese  - substitute chopped ham for the bacon and top with minced chives
  • Taco - substitute crumbled taco meat (leftover works well!) for the bacon and top with lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives
  • Breakfast - fill potato skins with scrambled eggs, cheese, and bacon
  • BBQ Chicken - substitute shredded chicken for the bacon and drizzle with barbecue sauce, red onion, and cilantro
  • Pizza - substitute pepperoni for the bacon and use mozzarella cheese, then drizzle with pizza sauce and dried oregano
  • Loaded Cobb Potato Skins
  • Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
  • Chili Cheese Potato Skins

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 549mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g