Baked Cheesy Potato Skins (Cooking Light Style)
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🥔 Description: Embrace the journey to a healthier you with these Baked Cheesy Potato Skins. If you’re in the “I’ve got to lose ten pounds” phase, fret not! This recipe is tailored to keep your cravings in check while still indulging in deliciousness. We all have our moments of culinary duality, and this dish perfectly balances your desire for light fare with the irresistible flavors of Southwestern cuisine. Say goodbye to guilt and hello to satisfaction!
🥔 Recipe Category: Potato
🥔 Keywords: Vegetable, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Potatoes |
| NA | Low-fat cheddar cheese |
| 4 | Fat-free sour cream |
| 3/4 | Fresh chives |
| 1/4 | Cooked bacon |
| 1 | Cooking spray |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 250.4
- Fat Content: 4.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 18.5mg
- Sodium Content: 323.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.3g
- Fiber Content: 4.7g
- Sugar Content: 3.2g
- Protein Content: 12.3g
Yield: 4 Potato Skins
Instructions:
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Preheat and Bake: Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce them with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour or until they are tender.
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Prepare the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are done, allow them to cool until they are safe to handle. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and using a spoon, carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about a 1/4 inch shell intact. Set the scooped-out potato aside for another use.
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Crisp the Shells: Place the potato shells back on the baking sheet, skin side down. Lightly spray them with cooking spray and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 8 minutes or until the edges are crispy.
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Cook the Bacon: While the potato shells are crisping, cook the bacon until it’s nice and crispy. Once cooked, chop it into small pieces and set it aside.
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Assemble the Potato Skins: Divide the low-fat cheddar cheese evenly among the potato skins, sprinkling it into each one. Next, sprinkle the chopped bacon over the cheese. If the cheese needs a little help melting, you can pop the skins back into the oven for another 5 minutes.
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Add Toppings: Finish off your potato skins by adding a dollop of fat-free sour cream on top of each one. Sprinkle with fresh chives for a burst of flavor and color.
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Serve and Enjoy: Your Baked Cheesy Potato Skins are now ready to be devoured! Serve them up as a delightful appetizer or enjoy them as a satisfying snack. However you choose to indulge, savor each guilt-free bite.
These Baked Cheesy Potato Skins are not just a lighter alternative to the classic version; they’re a flavorful journey towards healthier eating habits. So go ahead, dig in, and relish the taste of good food without the worry!
