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tgi friday's baked potato skins recipe

TGI Friday's Baked Potato Skins Recipe

Creating your own TGI Friday's baked potato skins can be downright fun. This is a dish like no other!
You'd be surprised at how simple it is to recreate this restaurant favorite at home, using just a few basic ingredients.
Start by making sure your potatoes are scrubbed clean and pricked with a fork to ensure even cooking.
Once baked, the secret to getting a crispy skin is to brush them with a bit of melted butter before popping them back in the oven.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4
Ingredients
  
  • 4 medium-sized Russet Potatoes
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Chives chopped
Instructions
 
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water.
  • Pierce each potato multiple times with a fork.
  • Rub them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Let the potatoes cool at room temperature until you can handle them comfortably.
  • Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4 inch layer.
  • Brush the potato skins with some more olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with a little more salt and bake them again for 10 minutes until crisp.
  • Fill each potato skin generously with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.
  • Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
  • Serve these delicious skins with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives on top.