Crispy Pulled Pork and Cheese Potato Skins
Crispy Pulled Pork and Cheese Potato Skins are the ultimate game day snack, combining crunchy, golden potato skins with tender pulled pork and gooey cheddar cheese. This crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare and will impress your guests at any gathering. Top them off with sour cream and green onions for a delicious burst of flavor that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked pulled pork
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash potatoes, pierce them with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Place directly on the oven rack.
- Bake for 45 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly, then slice in half and scoop out some flesh, leaving a thin border.
- Brush potato skins with more olive oil, fill generously with pulled pork, and top with cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot topped with sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg