Tater Tot Appetizers | Easy Baked Potato Skins
Easy, Simple, and Tasty Tater Tot Appetizers – These Tasty and Golden Baked Potato Skins Make a Wonderful Party Appetizer or Side Dish!
Hollowed out baked potatoes filled with two types of cheese, smoked turkey slices and topped with green onions. These Baked Potato Skins are so crispy, cheesy, and satisfying; They make a beloved appetizer dish for parties and get-togethers!
Why you’ll love these Baked Potato Skins?
They’re crispy and flavorful: They form a nice crispy texture after baking, which pairs amazingly well with the tender and creamy filling.
They’re customizable: I love an easy recipe that I can switch and twitch to my preference and these baked potato skins are so flexible and work with different fillings toppings, and sauces. You can fill them up with meat, cheese, veggies or even a combination of all of them. The possibilities are limitless when it comes to this recipe, just get as creative as you want.
They’re perfect for sharing: These potato skins make a flavorful and comforting snack or appetizer to share at parties, casual family dinners, or game day gatherings. They’re packed with warmth, comfort, and savory flavors; which is perfect for all types of gatherings.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
3 small Russet potatoes
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil)
Sea salt
3 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup finely shredded cheddar
½ cup finely shredded Monterey Jack
4 slices
1 finely sliced green onion
Sour cream (optional)
How to make these Baked Potato Skins?
Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
Wash, rinse, and dry your potatoes, then use a fork to poke each one 8 to 10 times. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, season with salt, then place them on the baking sheet. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes, then let them rest until they’re cool enough to touch.
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the potatoes in half (lengthwise), then using a spoon remove some of the flesh, until you’ve got about ¼ inch inside the skin.
Place the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave, then add in the garlic and onion powder
Use the mixture to brush the halved potatoes from all sides. Place them on the same baking sheet you used earlier and bake for about 20 minutes; 10 minutes for each side.
Use some shredded cheese and smoked turkey slices or chunks to fill in the halved potatoes, then place back in the over to cook for about 5 minutes.
Top with some finely chopped green onion or drizzles of sour cream. Enjoy!
Best Appetizer Recipes – These Baked Potato Skins Are Delicious, Crispy, and Comforting; They’re Great for any occasion!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Can I use sweet potato instead? Yes! You can totally replace the Russet potatoes with sweet potato. They’re naturally sweet, healthy, creamy, and they would add a nice depth of flavor to the recipe.
How can I replace the smoked turkey slices? Instead of smoked turkey slices, you can use some crispy bacon, chopped sausages, shredded chicken, shredded pork, or ground beef.
Can I add some cooked veggies? Of course! You can add some sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, broccoli, caramelized onion, cauliflower, corn, beans, or sweet potato mash.
Which sauces work well with this recipe? The classic choice would be sour cream; it’s tangy, and works well with any filling. You can also use Greek Yogurt, cheese sauce, ranch dressing, Mayo, or guacamole. You can either use a few drizzles of the mentioned options to top your baked potato skins or serve them on the side as a dipping option.
How can I store any leftovers? If you haven’t filled them yet, you can store them separately. Once needed, arrange and bake for about 5 minutes to reheat and melt the cheese. Even if your potato skins contains the filling, you can still wrap them with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How can I serve these Baked Potato Skins?
These baked potato skins can be served as an appetizer, a snack, a side dish, or a main course. If you’re serving at a party, place the baked potatoes on a nice looking platter, garnish with chopped chives or cilantro and serve with a variety of dipping sauces. You can also pair this recipe with other party appetizers, such as sliders, nachos, or fun mini sandwiches.
These tasty potato skins make a nice side dish, alongside burgers, grilled meat, or roasted chicken.
Tater Tot Appetizers | Easy Baked Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 3 small Russet potatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- Sea salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup finely shredded cheddar
- ½ cup finely shredded Monterey Jack
- 4 slices
- 1 finely sliced green onion
- Sour cream optional
Instructions
- Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wash, rinse, and dry your potatoes, then use a fork to poke each one 8 to 10 times. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, season with salt, then place them on the baking sheet. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes, then let them rest until they’re cool enough to touch.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the potatoes in half (lengthwise), then using a spoon remove some of the flesh, until you’ve got about ¼ inch inside the skin.
- Place the butter in a bowl and melt in the microwave, then add in the garlic and onion powder and use the mixture to brush the halved potatoes from all sides. Place them on the same baking sheet you used earlier and bake for about 20 minutes; 10 minutes for each side.
- Use some shredded cheese and smoked turkey slices or chunks to fill in the halved potatoes, then place back in the over to cook for about 5 minutes. Top with some finely chopped green onion or drizzles of sour cream. Enjoy!
