Texas Roadhouse Copycat Potato Skins Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• Sour cream, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
2. Cool and Scoop: Allow the potatoes to cool until they are safe to handle. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch layer attached to the skin. (Tip: Reserve the scooped-out potato for another use, such as mashed potatoes or potato soup.)
3. Season and Crisp: Brush the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the skins skin-side up on a baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges become crisp.
4. Flip and Crisp: Flip the potato skins over and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the insides.
5. Add Toppings: Remove the skins from the oven and sprinkle the insides with both cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, followed by the crumbled bacon.
6. Melt Cheese: Return the potato skins to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and thoroughly melted, which should take about 5 minutes.
7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately with sour cream on the side.

Variations & Tips

• Vegetarian Option: Omit the bacon and add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers and mushrooms before topping with cheese.
• Spicy Kick: Add a dash of cayenne pepper to the cheese or use spicy pepper jack cheese for an extra kick.
• Time-Saving Tip: Bake the potatoes the day before your event. On the day of, simply complete the skin crisping and cheese melting steps.
• Smoky Flavor: For a smoky flavor, consider using smoked cheddar or gouda cheese.
• Utilize Potato Flesh: Don’t waste the scooped-out potato flesh; it can be repurposed into dishes like mashed potatoes or potato soup, highlighting the versatility of this ingredient.

Enjoy your homemade Texas Roadhouse-style potato skins, perfect for game days or as a delicious appetizer for any occasion!