TGI Friday’s Potato Skins Dupe

Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, these TGI Friday's-style potato skins are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. Recreating this restaurant favorite at home is surprisingly simple, using golden-baked potato halves topped with melty cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect for game days, parties, or a casual night in, these potato skins deliver the same satisfying crunch and savory goodness you love from the original. Serve them up with a sprinkle of green onions for a fresh finish, and watch them disappear in no time!

Serves:  4

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes

• 4 Tablespoons olive oil (divided across recipe)

• 1 Teaspoons salt

• .5 Teaspoons black pepper

• 1 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 6 slices of crispy cooked bacon, crumbled

• .5 Cups sour cream

• 2 Cups green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry.
Rub the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the skins are crisp.

2. Scoop and Crisp the Skins:

Allow the baked potatoes to cool slightly, then cut them in half lengthwise.
Scoop out most of the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin. Save the scooped-out potato for another use, like mashed potatoes.
Brush the inside of the potato skins with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper.

Place the skins cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Flip them over and bake for another 8-10 minutes until crispy.

3. Add the Toppings:

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly inside each potato skin.
Top with crumbled bacon.

Return to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

4. Garnish and Serve:

Remove the potato skins from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Top each skin with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.