Sometimes you just need to indulge and eat some yummy bar food. I don’t know about you, but I don’t always want to pay for it! Sometimes I want the yumminess without leaving home to get it! This recipe for loaded potato skins and greek yogurt dip has all the flavor and deliciousness of fancy bar food, without ever having to leave the house!
Loaded Potato Skins
Total Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 25 minutes Total: 40 minutes Servings: 8
Ingredients:
8 Assorted Small Potatoes
3 Bacon Strips
½ Cup Wallaby Organic Greek Yogurt
1/3 8oz. Block Tillamook Vintage White Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/3 4oz. Stick Horizon Organic Unsalted Butter
Splash of Lemon
¼ Cup Chopped Green Onion
¼ Cup Chopped White Onion
1 Chopped Garlic Clove
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Cayenne Red Pepper Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Rinse potatoes and dry with paper towel. Cook in microwave for 12 minutes or until fully cooked. Set aside and allow to cool.
3. Cook 3 pieces bacon in microwave for 3 minutes (not too crispy).
4. Chop green onion, white onion and garlic clove into small pieces. Set aside.
5. Cut cooked potatoes in half. Scoop out centers of potatoes and place filling into small mixing bowl. Add chopped white onion and garlic, cayenne red pepper, butter, lemon, salt, and pepper to potato mixture and stir.
6. Scoop potato mixture from bowl back into potatoes. Top with white cheddar cheese and bacon pieces. Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
7. Add Greek Yogurt Dip (see corresponding recipe below) topping to each potato and place green onions atop. Serve and ENJOY!!!
Greek Yogurt Dip
Total Prep: 5 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients
6 oz. Organic Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. freeze dried chives
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl. Add extra olive oil to your desired dipping consistency.
2. Enjoy with Loaded Potato Skins or Baked Parmesan Crusted Zucchini!
All you need now is your favorite beverage, a few friends and some games to play (or watch) and you’ve got a perfect evening with out the hassle of heading to the bar or local restaurant!
geniabeme says
You had me at potato!! I love loaded potato skins!
Jessica says
Going to have to make these, amazing!
Lora @ CRG says
These look amazing! And sound super easy to make. Pinning… 🙂
Claire says
Girl, you know the way to my heart – those look delicious!!! Pinned!
phyrra says
Wow these sound great! I love potatoes
Chelsea says
Making these, no doubt about it. My BF will LOVE them!
Jill@DoTryThisAtHome says
Those look very yummy!
Courtney says
These look awesome! My whole family will destroy these. Thanks!
coolchillmom says
I hear you, I want the yummines at home!
Your recipe looks delish!
Brooke says
Such a good idea!!! This sounds so yum!
Chelsea says
And now I'm starving right before bed! These look amazing!
Carly says
These look amazing!
amber.m says
Oh my gosh, these just look amazing! I love potato skins! I'm going to have to try to make these!
Taylor @ PHPT says
I love potato skins too! And these look so good!!
makeupbylaurag says
Oh wow. These look UH MAZE ING! For real.
Kirsten @ TYS says
All I can say is…. YUM! It is only 7am here, but I'm now dreaming of these for dinner 🙂
kylad2013 says
YUM! YUM! YUM! These sound soooo good! Thank you for sharing on Found & Foraged!
Susan says
With this crazy cold weather, you have exactly what I've been craving – carbs with lots of amazing toppings! Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party on Organized 31.
Karren Haller says
Great looking potatoes, thanks for linking on Friday Feature, I have pinned your post to our Friday Feature Board!!! Have a great weekend, Karren
coachdaddyblogger says
I was apprehensive at first … Greek yogurt? but they look delicious. So into the "MAKE!" folder they go.
tampacakegirl says
I love these lightened up loaded potato skins! Yummy! Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
patsy says
Love this! Looks like great party food! Thanks for sharing! patsy
Leanne says
These look yummy and looks easy to make! Come join the "Mix It Up Friday" linkup on Friday at http://www.classyyettrendy.com
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