Add Homemade Potato Skins to Your Super Bowl Party Menu

Flavor packed potato skins are the perfect snack to enjoy while cheering on your team.

These potatoes make a great side dish and an even better appetizer. Blaine Moats/TNS

Serve these crispy baked potato skins as a side or cut them into 1-inch pieces and serve as an appetizer. Refrigerate or freeze the potato flesh to make mashed potatoes another night.

Cheesy Baked Potato Skins

Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves 8

• 4 large russet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream, chives, and/or crumbled cooked bacon for garnish

Prick potatoes several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Carefully turn the potatoes and continue microwaving until soft, 8 to 10 minutes more.