Crispy Salsa Potato Skins

Prep: 20 min Cook: 27 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Crispy potato skins topped with melted cheese and a flavorful salsa of tomatoes, chilies, and green onions, perfect for parties or as a savory appetizer.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 (10 oz.) can tomato with green chilies
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Pierce potatoes with a fork.
  2. Microwave on High for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
  3. Allow potatoes to cool.
  4. Cut each potato in half crosswise, then cut each half into two pieces.
  5. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a ¼-inch shell.
  6. Preheat oven to 500°F.
  7. Place potato shells, skin side down, on a foil-lined broiler pan.
  8. Brush the inside of the shells with melted butter.
  9. Bake shells until crisp and browned, about 12 minutes.
  10. Preheat broiler.
  11. Mix tomatoes, green chilies, and green onions in a small bowl; set aside.
  12. Sprinkle cheese over the potato shells.
  13. Broil until cheeses are bubbly.
  14. Place potato shells on a serving platter.
  15. Divide salsa evenly among the shells.
  16. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

459 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 38.6g 49% DV
Carbs 20.5g 7% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 0.8g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 269.5mg 12% DV
Potassium 550.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 99.8mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 101.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 205.8mg 16% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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