description Potato Skins Overview
Potato Skins are a North American appetizer of baked potato halves with the flesh partially scooped out and topped with cheese and bacon, popularized in American casual dining restaurants during the 1970s.
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What are potato skins made from?
Potato skins are made from baked potato halves with some of the flesh scooped out. The hollowed halves are topped with ingredients such as cheese and bacon, then baked or broiled until the topping is hot.
When did potato skins become popular in American restaurants?
They became popular in North American casual dining during the 1970s. Restaurants helped turn the baked-potato shell into a shareable appetizer rather than serving it only as a side dish.
Are potato skins the same as twice-baked potatoes?
They are related but not identical. Twice-baked potatoes usually have the potato flesh mixed with fillings and returned to the skin, while potato skins leave a shell with much of the flesh removed and emphasize toppings such as cheese and bacon.
What toppings are traditionally used on potato skins?
Cheese and bacon are the classic North American toppings. Sour cream, scallions, chives, jalapenos, or other toppings are often added, but those are variations on the basic restaurant appetizer.
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