I love using football as an excuse to make those not-so-good-for-you foods (really, that’s the only reason I like football). I’m going to add these to the list for next football season. Maybe I’ll even use greek yogurt instead of sour cream, to make myself feel just a little bit better…
Hilarious and delicious. As a potato lover from way back I can get behind these for sure. I am thankful for not being a sports fan, unless you count Project Runway. But then of course, I wouldn’t be eating these during…;) Ha!
Also, these kind of remind of those “smashed potatoes” recipes that are going around that look awesome. Steam fry a mess of fingerlings and then smash them-but keep them intact- and fry in hot olive oil until crispy outside and soft inside. Top with whatever and run under the broiler….
I will definitely try this recipe. Sounds pretty straight forward. I have never made my own potato skins, but we used to enjoy them at a restaurant we used to visit.
love this! when I was a vegetarian potato skins were my go to food when eating out with family at any chain restaurant. I never said I was a health conscious vegetarian.
I’ve had this recipe open in my browser since you posted it. Every time I look at it, it makes my stomach grumble. Really. I must make these ASAP before I drive myself crazy! Cheese + sour cream + potato = perfect trifecta.
I don’t think you ever need an excuse to cook something like this… I love potato skins with some balsamic onions in.
I saw someone asking what to do with the potato that you scoop out. Make mash with it, i find that scooping out a jacket potato makes the best mash anyway and saves wasting it all.
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Colleen @ Culinary Colleen says:
March 8th, 2012 at 10:56 am
I love using football as an excuse to make those not-so-good-for-you foods (really, that’s the only reason I like football). I’m going to add these to the list for next football season. Maybe I’ll even use greek yogurt instead of sour cream, to make myself feel just a little bit better…
Michelle says:
March 8th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Now there is a savory snack I can get down with. Potato skins and long winter months go hand and hand.
Sammy says:
March 8th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
What do you do with the potato you scraped out? Seems like a waste to just throw it away!
Tim says:
March 8th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Sammy- you do whatever you want with it! eat it!
Kim says:
March 8th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Could really use a few of these today…..and a bourbon cocktail….Thanks!
Miss Migas says:
March 8th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Delicious! My mom would love them!
lechow says:
March 8th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Hilarious and delicious. As a potato lover from way back I can get behind these for sure. I am thankful for not being a sports fan, unless you count Project Runway. But then of course, I wouldn’t be eating these during…;) Ha!
Also, these kind of remind of those “smashed potatoes” recipes that are going around that look awesome. Steam fry a mess of fingerlings and then smash them-but keep them intact- and fry in hot olive oil until crispy outside and soft inside. Top with whatever and run under the broiler….
lechow says:
March 8th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
P.S. your scallion sauce would be excellent drizzled over these too dontcha think?
Kirsten@ My Kitchen in the Rockies says:
March 8th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
I will definitely try this recipe. Sounds pretty straight forward. I have never made my own potato skins, but we used to enjoy them at a restaurant we used to visit.
Adam says:
March 8th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Brush a little butter on both sides of the skins before you crisp them up and they will really be top notch.
Kristen says:
March 9th, 2012 at 3:03 am
Wow these look fantastic! Who says sports and deliciousness go hand in hand anyways? I’m making these babies as soon as possible
Louise says:
March 9th, 2012 at 10:33 am
It’s a good thing you don’t care more about sports. The bathroom scale would be creeping up non-stop. ;)
Laura@howtocookgoodfood says:
March 9th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
I used to be addicted to potato skins. It was the first time I tried them with sour cream & chives that I got hooked! Still adore them xx
L says:
March 9th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
‘We ate a giant platter of them with a big salad for lunch. Balance, yo.’
Oh, you mean like how I order a side salad with my massive basket of Irish nachos from McGee’s…? Indeed, cheers to balance :-)
Looking forward to making these for March Madness…
Sandra says:
March 9th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
love this! when I was a vegetarian potato skins were my go to food when eating out with family at any chain restaurant. I never said I was a health conscious vegetarian.
Sarah@Winner Celebration Party says:
March 11th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
I’ve had this recipe open in my browser since you posted it. Every time I look at it, it makes my stomach grumble. Really. I must make these ASAP before I drive myself crazy! Cheese + sour cream + potato = perfect trifecta.
Maria @ Orchard Bloom says:
March 12th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
YUm. They look so cute too.
Whitney says:
March 14th, 2012 at 11:28 am
YUM! So excited to make these!!
Adam Levy says:
March 17th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
I don’t think you ever need an excuse to cook something like this… I love potato skins with some balsamic onions in.
I saw someone asking what to do with the potato that you scoop out. Make mash with it, i find that scooping out a jacket potato makes the best mash anyway and saves wasting it all.
Sasha says:
March 20th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
I love this post! I, too, believe in using Superbowl Sunday as an excuse to make this type of food. Blue cheese dressing anyone?
Paola says:
March 21st, 2012 at 7:15 am
Great recipe. I love this post, this blog…
Remy says:
April 28th, 2012 at 10:49 am
I love everything about this! Balance, yo!