Description
Crispy Pulled Pork and Cheese Potato Skins are the ultimate comfort food, perfectly blending tender pulled pork and gooey cheese atop crispy potato skins. Ideal for game days or cozy gatherings, these loaded snacks deliver a satisfying crunch and mouthwatering flavor that will delight your taste buds. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to be the highlight of any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked pulled pork
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly, poke holes with a fork, rub with olive oil and salt, then bake directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh, leaving sturdy skins.
- Fill each potato half with pulled pork and top generously with cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato skin (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added spice, consider using pepper jack cheese or including jalapeños. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven for optimal crispiness.