Cedar Plank Potato Skins

If you’d ask me what my favorite bar foods are, I’d say wings and potato skins. I can sit and eat either or both for hours (proven!) with a cold beer (or two) and watch a game on the big screen. When I’m at home, I like to make cedar plank potato skins. They’re just as great as my bar favorite, but they have a twist. That hint of cedar aroma, a little taste. The cedar planks add something different. Face it, if they didn’t, I wouldn’t use them!

Cedar Plank Potato Skins

There’s one thing that can make a cedar planked potato skin less than stellar, and for me, that’s soft soggy potato skin. It needs to be just a bit crunchy. Don’t be afraid to bake your potatoes just a bit longer than you might normally for baked potatoes. Get that skin a bit crunchier. You’ll be happy you did.

Also try my grilled potato skins and my planked Hasselback potatoes.

This recipe is based on a recipe from the Wildwood Grilling Outlet.

Cedar Plank Potato Skins
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Cedar Plank Potato Skins

 When I’m at home, I like to make cedar plank potato skins. They’re just as great as my bar favorite, but they have a twist. That hint of cedar aroma, a little taste. Different.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cedar plank, potato skins
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 439kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large Russet potatoes baked, cooled
  • vegetable oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 slices bacon cooked, crumbled
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream for garnish
  • 1 green onion sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Soak a medium sized cedar plank in water for 30 minutes.
  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking at 400 F.
  • Poke a few holes in the potatoes using a knife. Lightly brush them with oil and season heavily with salt.
  • Grill for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender. Potatoes should reach at least 200 F internal temperature to be done. Remove and let cool slightly.
  • Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out enough of the insides so you leave 1/4"-1/2" thick around the sides and bottom. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Place the potatoes on the cedar plank and add the cheese and bacon. Grill for 5-10 minutes over indirect heat until the cheese has melted.
  • Garnish with sour cream and green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 1600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.