Spicy Buffalo Potato Skins Recipe
Overview:
Looking for a fun and tasty way to incorporate more veggies into your family’s diet? These Spicy Buffalo Potato Skins are the answer! With crispy potato shells filled with spicy broccoli and topped with creamy blue cheese dressing, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Plus, you can easily prepare them ahead of time for a quick and satisfying snack or lunch option.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
- 3 potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 6 tablespoons blue cheese dressing
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 547.8
- Fat: 27.7g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4g
- Cholesterol: 35.6mg
- Sodium: 607.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 68.7g
- Fiber: 8.1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 10.1g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 2 | Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. |
| 3 | When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each in half lengthwise. |
| 4 | Scoop out the center flesh from the potato halves, leaving a shell about 1/4-inch thick. |
| 5 | Arrange the potato skins cut-side up on a baking sheet. |
| 6 | In a medium bowl, mix melted butter with hot sauce until well blended. |
| 7 | Stir in the broccoli florets, tossing to coat them with the butter mixture. |
| 8 | Divide the broccoli mixture evenly among the potato skins, mounding if necessary. |
| 9 | Use the remaining butter in the bowl to drizzle over the filled potato skins. |
| 10 | Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until the potato skins are nicely browned and the broccoli is crisp-tender. |
| 11 | Just before serving, drizzle 1 tablespoon of blue cheese dressing over each potato skin. |
| 12 | Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors! |
Tips:
- To save time, you can bake the potatoes up to a day ahead of time and refrigerate them until needed.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some chopped green onions or crispy bacon on top before serving.
- These potato skins make a great appetizer for parties or a satisfying lunch option when paired with a side salad.
Keywords:
Potato, Vegetable, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Less than 30 Minutes, Oven, Easy
Recipe Category:
Lunch/Snacks
Conclusion:
With these Spicy Buffalo Potato Skins, you can transform a simple vegetable like broccoli into a mouthwatering snack or meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch option or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these potato skins are sure to satisfy your cravings for something spicy, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious!
