Grilled Potato Skins

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Grilled Potato Skins
75 min.
12
195kcal
21%sweetness
100%saltiness
10.46%sourness
11.23%bitterness
27.68%savoriness
76.17%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

These grilled potato skins are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. They're crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. The combination of melted cheese, crisp bacon, and spicy picante sauce is simply irresistible. Plus, they're so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

This recipe is a fun and delicious way to use up leftover baked potatoes. Simply scoop out the insides, brush with butter, and fill with your favorite toppings. Grill until the skins are nice and crispy, and you've got yourself a mouthwatering treat that's hard to resist. Don't forget to top them with a dollop of sour cream for that extra touch of creaminess.

What's even better is that these potato skins can be easily customized to your taste. Feel free to add more or less cheese, switch up the meats, or experiment with different sauces. You can even make them vegetarian by leaving out the bacon and ham. So, fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy the ultimate potato skins that will have everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

  •  baking potatoes (abt 8 oz ea)
  • slices bacon crumbled crisp cooked
  • 0.5 cup finely-chopped ham fully-cooked
  • 0.5 cup picante sauce 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • oven
  • grill

Directions

  1. Prick potatoes with a fork.
  2. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until tender.
  3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out insides of potato, leaving 1/4-inch thick shell (save insides for another use.)
  4. Brush the inside of each potato shell with melted butter. Spoon 2 teaspoons picante sauce into each potato shell.
  5. Sprinkle each with cheese.
  6. Add bacon or ham.Grill potato skins on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 10 to 12 minutes or until skins are crisp.
  7. Sprinkle with tomato and green onion, if desired. Top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories195kcal
Protein13.02%
Fat45.35%
Carbs41.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.31
Glycemic Load
15.2
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.2369565217391%

Taste

Sweetness:
21%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
10.46%
Bitterness:
11.23%
Savoriness:
27.68%
Fattiness:
76.17%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:194.51kcal
9.73%
Fat:10.01g
15.4%
Saturated Fat:5.52g
34.52%
Carbohydrates:20.69g
6.89%
Net Carbohydrates:19.11g
6.95%
Sugar:1.43g
1.59%
Cholesterol:30.52mg
10.17%
Sodium:229.44mg
9.98%
Protein:6.47g
12.94%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.99%
Potassium:515.62mg
14.73%
Phosphorus:135.08mg
13.51%
Calcium:94.76mg
9.48%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.21%
Vitamin C:7.46mg
9.04%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.81%
Vitamin B3:1.62mg
8.08%
Selenium:5.54µg
7.91%
Magnesium:31.32mg
7.83%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.69%
Copper:0.13mg
6.49%
Vitamin A:324.48IU
6.49%
Fiber:1.58g
6.32%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.85%
Iron:1.04mg
5.8%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.82%
Folate:18.18µg
4.54%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.6%
Vitamin K:3.07µg
2.92%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.44%
Source:Foodista