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BLT Potato Skins

These BLT Potato Skins are a delightful blend of crispy potato shells filled with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, topped with ranch dressing and mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 6 medium potatoes Scrubbed and poked with holes

Dressing

  • ½ cup light ranch dressing

Bacon

  • 6 slices cooked bacon Crumpled

Cheese

  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Tomatoes

  • 2 whole Roma tomatoes Diced

Lettuce

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce Chopped

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes under cold water and dry them thoroughly. Poke a few holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape while they cook. Place the potatoes directly onto the oven rack and bake for about 45 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
  • Step 2: Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Carefully slice each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the flesh from each half, leaving about ¼ inch of potato on the skin to create a sturdy shell.
  • Step 3: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the potato halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle a little olive oil over each cut potato and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Bake the potato skins for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
  • Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, diced Roma tomatoes, and chopped Romaine lettuce. Once the potato skins are crispy, remove them from the oven.
  • Step 5: Drizzle a generous amount of light ranch dressing into each potato skin. Then, add a portion of the bacon, tomato, and lettuce mixture on top. Finally, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each potato skin.
  • Step 6: Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning.
  • Step 7: Once baked, remove the potato skins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve them warm, garnished with additional toppings if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Fork

Notes

For an extra crispy skin, brush the inside of the potato shells with olive oil before baking. You can also experiment with different types of cheese for added flavor.