Crispy Oven Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients:

• 6 small baking potatoes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, or 3 tablespoons bacon bits)
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (or chives)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream (for serving)
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Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Scrub the potatoes and poke each potato with a fork 5-6 times. Place them directly on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork.
3. Remove from the oven and let cool until the potatoes are easy to handle.
4. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the flesh leaving a ¼-inch thick shell.
5. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, parsley, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Brush the inside and outside of the potatoes with the butter mixture.
6. Place potatoes cut side down in a baking dish or 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
7. Flip potatoes over and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until slightly browned and crisp.
8. Fill each potato with cheese and bacon. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven, top with green onion and serve with sour cream.