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French Onion Potato Skins
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Prep time: 1hr 20mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 8
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ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 5 strips bacon, cooked & chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sliced green onion, for garnish
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400F. Scrub russet potatoes, and dry well. Place on a baking sheet with a wire rack. Bake for one hour, until fork tender.
Step 2
Bake potatoes for one hour. Meanwhile, being caramelizing onion.
Step 3
Place chopped onion, and butter in a medium-large pot.
Step 4
Cook on medium until browning begins, stirring frequently. Reduce to low, and cook for an additional 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently until reduced, and caramelized.
Step 5
Transfer onion to a bowl, add sour cream, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Mix together, and chill in the fridge until ready to use.
Step 6
Once potatoes are fork tender, remove from oven and allow to cool until touch safe. (Bring oven temp up to 450)
Step 7
Slice in half, and carefully scoop out insides. (keeping skins in tact)
Step 8
Brush potato halves with oil on both sides, sprinkle with salt and return to oven for 10 minutes per side.
Step 9
Mix together shredded parmesan, cheddar, chopped bacon, and thyme. Scoop into potato shells once crispy.
Step 10
Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheeses have melted.
Step 11
Top with caramelized onion mixture, and chopped green onion.