How To Make Texas Roadhouse Tater Skin

Total Time: 1 hr 52 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 6 medium idaho baking potatoes
• 8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/8 cup bacon bits
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f.
• 2 scrub each potato to remove dirt. since eating the skin is part of the dish's charm, it is critical to get all parts of the skin squeaky clean.
• 3 rub the outside of each potato with vegetable oil.
• 4 bake potatoes in the oven for an hour.
• 5 remove potatoes from oven and allow them to cool for 15 minutes.
• 6 in a bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, oregano and thyme.
• 7 stir the spice mixture until well combined.
• 8 slice each potato in half.
• 9 scoop out part of the inside of the potato to allow room for toppings. leave at least 1/4-inch border to prevent the potatoes becoming too crispy.
• 10 increase the temperature of you oven to 450°f.
• 11 place potatoes skin-side down and sprinkle inside of potatoes with spice mixture.
• 12 bake for about 10 minutes.
• 13 flip the potatoes, season again, then bake for another 10 minutes.
• 14 flip potatoes so the skin side is down again. fill each half with sharp shredded cheddar cheese and top with bacon bits.
• 15 broil for about 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
• 16 remove the potatoes once the cheese is bubbly, then plate immediately.
• 17 top with sour cream, or serve it on the side.
• 18 comment: the secret of the texas roadhouse tater skins is a delicate balance between a slightly crisp outside and a soft, fluffy potato inside. you can easily alter this recipe to include your favorite types of cheeses. consider using a mexican blend for a nice treat. opt for freshly prepared bacon bits rather than pre-packaged varieties for the best flavor. for an extra spicy kick, drizzle your favorite hot sauce over the top, or add a bit of cayenne pepper to spice the blend.