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Tater Tot Potato Skins

My wife declared these as “the only way we will cook tater tots from now on”. And I am in total agreement with her too. Just like potato skins they have a crunchy side and a soft side and taste, well, potato-y. Topped with our favorite potato skin toppings, cheese, green onion and sour cream, these tater tot potato skins can be served as appetizers at your next party or as a side at your next grill-out. Make sure you make lots of them, though, because they are crazy addicting.

Tater Tot Potato Skins

You can actually skip the thawing of the tater tots and squash the tots after they have been in the oven for 10 minutes. I found this works fine, but not quite as well as when you fully thaw the tater tots first. They don’t squash out quite as flat, but they still get super duper crispy crunchy, which is the goal.

I spoon sour cream into a squirt bottle to top these tater tot potato skins nice and evenly. You can of course spoon the sour cream directly on top, but I usually end up with a little too much in one spot and not enough in another. The squirt bottle solves that problem.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my tater tot nachos.

Tater Tot Potato Skins
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Tater Tot Potato Skins

We declared these as “the only way we will cook tater tots from now on”.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword potato skins, tater tots
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 162kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Genius Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tater tots thawed completely
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 8 slices bacon cooked, crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Spray two large baking sheets with non-stick spray (I found that a Silpat mat works best)
  • Use the back of a large spoon to flatten the tots. Don’t press too hard if they don’t flatten immediately.
  • Place into the oven for 10 minutes. Check if any of the tots need a bit more flattening.
  • Continue baking for another 10 minutes or until the tots are turning golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until crispy.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Transfer to a platter and drizzle with the sour cream and sprinkle with the green onions and bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Chipotle Pulled Pork Grilled Potato Skins

I am kind of addicted to these grilled potato skins. I’ve always loved potato skins, but I admit, I don’t think about them enough to really make them that often. Until now, when I decided to start making them on the grill. They’re one of the easiest appetizers (or side dishes) you can make, and they’re super tasty when made on a grill. These chipotle pulled pork grilled potato skins are seriously loaded with chipotle smokiness and heat along with one of my favorite things of all time, pulled pork.

Chipotle Pulled Pork Grilled Potato Skins

There’s no such thing as a bad bite when you dig into these chipotle pulled pork grilled potato skins. You can also substitute pulled BBQ chicken or chopped smoked brisket, but make sure you keep that chipotle theme going by using a chipotle-infused BBQ sauce.

The bigger your grill, the more of these you can make!

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my more traditional potato skins.

Chipotle Pulled Pork Grilled Potato Skins
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Chipotle Pulled Pork Grilled Potato Skins

These chipotle pulled pork grilled potato skins are seriously loaded with chipotle smokiness and heat along with one of my favorite things of all time, pulled pork.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword potato skins, pulled pork
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 422kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 large baking potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup pulled pork BBQ warmed
  • ¼ cup chipotle BBQ sauce don’t have any? Add chipotles in adobi, to taste, to your favorite BBQ sauce and mix, or make my strawberry chipotle BBQ sauce, leaving out the strawberries (or leave them in, they’re actually quite good!)
  • 3 strips bacon cooked, crumbled
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • sour cream

Instructions

  • Cut each potato lengthwise into four wedges. Don’t make the wedges too thick. If you are using very large potatoes you might have a center portion leftover for other uses.
  • Using a spoon or melon baller, scrape out the potato insides, leaving 1/4″ or so left.
  • Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 6-10 minutes or until tender.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Combine the butter and chipotle powder and brush on all sides of the potatoes.
  • Grill the potatoes, cut side down, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until they start to char.
  • Turn potatoes over and top with cheese. Grill another 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Combine the pulled pork and BBQ sauce.
  • Serve topped with the warmed pulled pork, bacon, green onions, and sour cream as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 596IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Potato Skins

I am kind of addicted to these grilled potato skins. I’ve always loved potato skins, but I admit, I don’t think about them enough to really make them that often. Until now, when I decided to start making them on the grill (a Weber grill, in this case!). They’re one of the easiest appetizers (or side dishes) you can make, and they’re super tasty. I finish mine off with traditional toppings: cheese, sour cream, green onion and crumbled bacon.

Grilled Potato Skins

But there’s a bit of a twist. The potatoes are brushed with a great chipotle butter that gives them a bit more smokiness and just a little heat. It’s what makes them stand above the normal crowd of potato skins.

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making potato skins. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket
Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket

Roasted jalapenos are also great on these grilled potato skins. For a great smoky potato skin try my chipotle pulled pork version. My cedar-planked potato skins are also crazy-good.

Grilled Potato Skins
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Grilled Potato Skins

I am kind of addicted to these grilled potato skins. I’ve always loved potato skins, but I admit, I don’t think about them enough to really make them that often. Until now, when I decided to start making them on the grill.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, potato skins
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 336kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large Russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 strips bacon cooked, crumbled
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • Cut each potato lengthwise into four wedges. Don’t make the wedges too thick. If you are using very large potatoes you might have a center portion leftover for other uses.
  • Using a spoon or melon baller, scrape out the potato insides, leaving 1/4″ or so left.
  • Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 6-10 minutes or until tender.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Combine the butter and chipotle powder and brush on all sides of the potatoes.
  • Grill the potatoes, cut side down, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until they start to char.
  • Turn potatoes over and top with cheese. Grill another 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve topped with the bacon, green onions, and sour cream as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Potato Skins on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

For me, the best part of these potato skins on the Char-Broil Big Easy isn’t so much the toppings, though let’s face it, I do love bacon and cheese and sour cream and jalapenos. No, it’s actually the crispy potato skins. Brushing them with melted butter mixed with smoky chipotle powder really sets these skins apart from the usual. It’s not all about the toppings. Every bite is fantastic.

Potato Skins on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Depending on how big they are, you can fit at least 8 of them on the Big Easy at once if you use the additional bunk bed basket. Potato skins on the Char-Broil Big Easy are a magical thing, and you’ll want to make as many as you possibly can at once.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Get the real stuff.

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You can also cook French fries and hash brown patties on the Big Easy.

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Potato Skins on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Potato Skins on the Char-Broil Big Easy

For me, the best part of these potato skins isn’t so much the toppings, though let’s face it, I do love bacon and cheese and sour cream and jalapenos. No, it’s actually the crispy potato skins.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, potato skins
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 673kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large Russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 strips bacon cooked, crumbled
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • sour cream
  • jalapenos diced or sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Cut each potato lengthwise into four wedges. Don’t make the wedges too thick. If you are using very large potatoes you might have a center portion leftover for other uses.
  • Using a spoon or melon baller, scrape out the potato insides, leaving 1/4″ or so left.
  • Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 6-10 minutes or until tender.
  • Combine the butter and chipotle powder and brush on all sides of the potatoes.
  • Place the potatoes on a rack and lower into the cooker and cook for 5 minutes until hot and starting to get crispy.
  • Remove the basket from the Big Easy and let cool for a minute or two.
  • CAREFULLY top the potatoes with the cheese (be careful to not touch the still-hot basket) and return to the Big Easy for a few more minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve topped with the bacon, green onions, sour cream and diced or sliced jalapenos as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 1732mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1023IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 486mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Grilled Pork Chorizo Potato Skins

I’m a big fan of bar-style potato skins. You know the ones. Crispy skin, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, and sour cream. But sometimes I want something just a bit different. Something with some kick to it, like these grilled pork chorizo potato skins. True, you can put Mexican chorizo (not to be confused with Spanish chorizo, which is a cured sausage, Mexican chorizo is a spicy ground pork product) on or in just about anything and I’m going to love it.

Grilled Pork Chorizo Potato Skins

Potato skins only take a few minutes to make, so I often toss them on the grill while I’m making burgers or hot dogs for a quick and easy appetizer or side dish. I also keep a bottle of hot sauce nearby in case I want them to be just a bit spicier. Why not? Spicy grilled pork chorizo potato skins are great too!

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my grill-roasted herb potatoes.

Grilled Pork Chorizo Potato Skins
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Grilled Pork Chorizo Potato Skins

Potato skins only take a few minutes to make, so I often toss them on the grill while I’m making burgers or hot dogs for a quick and easy appetizer or side dish. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword potato skins, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 251kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 large Russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 cup pork chorizo mix or use crumbled cooked Mexican chorizo
  • 1 cup Queso blanco shredded
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut each potato lengthwise into four wedges. Don’t make the wedges too thick. If you are using very large potatoes you might have a center portion leftover for other uses.
  • Using a spoon or melon baller, scrape out the potato insides, leaving 1/4″ or so left.
  • Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 6-10 minutes or until tender.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Combine the butter and chipotle powder and brush on all sides of the potatoes.
  • Grill the potatoes, cut side down, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until they start to char.
  • Turn potatoes over and top with cheese. Grill another 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve topped with the bacon, green onions, and sour cream as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Shrimp-Stuffed Potato Skins

I was thumbing through a recent copy of Chile Pepper magazine (one of my favorites that unfortunately is no longer being published) when I came across a recipe for shrimp-stuffed eggplants. I can’t say my wife and I are fans of eggplant. So I decided to try the recipe with potato skins instead. The end result was fantastic. Who would’ve thought that shrimp-stuffed potato skins would be so good?

Shrimp-Stuffed Potato Skins

These shrimp-stuffed potato skins make for great appetizers or they can be served as a side dish. I used the little small shrimp you find normally in your grocery store’s freezer section. They are called 26-30 count shrimp (that’s the number of shrimp in a pound) or salad shrimp. You could use bigger shrimp and cut them in half.

Lea & Perrins The Original Worcestershire Sauce (10 fl oz Bottle)
Lea & Perrins The Original Worcestershire Sauce (10 fl oz Bottle)

Also try my shrimp-stuffed bread.

Shrimp-Stuffed Potato Skins
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Shrimp-Stuffed Potato Skins

These shrimp-stuffed potato skins make for great appetizers or they can be served as a side dish. I used the little small shrimp you find normally in your grocery store’s freezer section.
Course Appetiser
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword potato skins, shrimp
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 373kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chile Pepper magazine

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until just starting to soften..
  • Drain the potatoes. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh and reserve.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, parsley, bell pepper and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add the potato flesh and stir.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cups of the breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place potato skins on a baking sheet. Spoon in the shrimp mixture. If you have leftover mixture, use it as a great dip for crackers!
  • Sprinkle tops of potatoes with the remaining breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 1115mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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