Loaded Potato Skin

A Crispy Canvas for Endless Fillings

Potatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen, and when transformed into crispy, golden shells, they become the perfect vehicle for delicious, creative fillings. Loaded potato skins are a crowd-pleaser—crunchy on the outside, warm and satisfying on the inside. The best part? You can customize them endlessly!

Ingredients:

• 4-5 Potatoes (if they are same size they will cook evenly)

For the Spinach Filling

• 2 Cups of washed and chopped spinach

• 1 Onion

• 1 Tbsp paprika

For the Ham & Cheese Filling

• 1 Onion

• 1 Cup sliced ham

• 1/2 cup cheese

Instruction

• Let's prepare the potato skins. Wash the potatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry. Use a fork to pierce the skin on all sides, allowing the air to escape as they cook. Place the potatoes on an oven tray, rub them with olive oil, and season with salt. Bake at 200°C for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.

• Let the potatoes cool slightly, then use a sharp knife to cut them in half. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving a small amount inside, and set aside the scooped potato. Place the potato halves back on the baking tray, skin side up. Brush them with a little olive oil and return them to the oven for 5-10 minutes. Turn the potato halves upside down, brush the insides with oil, and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the edges are golden.

• For the filling, mash the scooped-out potato with a splash of milk. If you're using a vegan option, you can substitute with soy or almond milk. In a small frying pan, sauté the finely sliced onion until browned, then add it to the potato mixture.

• Spinach filling: In a pan, sauté the spinach with a little olive oil, and season with salt and paprika. Once fully cooked, mix in some of the potato filling, leaving the rest for the ham and cheese option.

• Ham & Cheese filling: Mix chopped ham and grated cheese into the remaining potato filling, and season well.

• Fill the potato shells with the filling, top with grated cheese as desired, and bake for 20-30 minutes. Serve with a fresh salad, pair them with a dipping sauce—sour cream, garlic aioli, or even a spicy yogurt dip