Get ready to transform ordinary potatoes into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will have your guests begging for seconds! These Frisco Gourmet Potato Skins are not just a side dish – they're a flavor explosion that combines crispy potato shells, melted cheese, savory sausage, and a spicy kick that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or when you're craving a seriously indulgent appetizer that looks like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Wash potatoes thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Rub potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes until skin is crisp and potato is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let cool for 10 minutes until safe to handle. Slice potatoes lengthwise into halves.
- Carefully scoop out potato flesh, leaving approximately 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin to maintain structural integrity.
- Brush potato skins inside and out with melted butter. Return to oven and bake for additional 10 minutes to crisp the skins.
- Remove potato skins and fill each with crumbled sausage, then top generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with sliced jalapeños, dollops of sour cream, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy, accompanied by additional sour cream if desired.
Tips
- Choose medium-sized potatoes with uniform shape for consistent cooking and presentation.
- Make sure to thoroughly dry potatoes after washing to ensure extra crispy skin.
- Don't discard the scooped-out potato flesh – save it for mashing or making hash browns.
- Use a sharp spoon when scooping out potato interiors to maintain a clean, even shell.
- For extra crispiness, brush potato skins generously with melted butter before the final bake.
- Let potatoes cool slightly before handling to prevent burns and make scooping easier.
- Experiment with different cheese blends or add crispy bacon for variation.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crispiness and melted cheese goodness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg
