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Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins

Here's how you make Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 medium baked russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup finely diced jalapenos
  • 6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices of cooked bacon
  • Sour cream and salsa sauce for serving (Optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise.

  • Step 2: Take the potato pulp out, leaving about 1/4” around the edges.

  • Step 3: Place 1/2 of the potato pulp in a bowl and mash it with the cream cheese and diced jalapeno peppers. (Store the other half of the potato pulp in a container and keep refrigerated for another use.)

  • Step 4: Stuff the potato shells evenly with the potato pulp mixture.

  • Step 5: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the stuffed potatoes and top with half a slice of the cooked bacon. (Press lightly into the pulp mixture)

  • Step 6: Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling. The cook time will depend on the size of the potato.

  • Step 7: Serve with sour cream and salsa sauce for dipping, if using.

  • Step 8: Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Do you like them hot? Add some hot sauce to the potato pulp mixture.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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