Loaded Baked Potato Footballs offer a fun, game day twist on making loaded potato skins.
If you are a football fan, you know there is nothing like watching the BIG game.
And having the right snacks for the big event is crucial, especially if you’re hosting a big Game Day Party.
And that means you need to eat some potato skins!
These twice baked Loaded Baked Potato Footballs are fun, delicious, and sure to be a hit with all your friends and family – making them the perfect themed snack for football fans.
But even if you aren’t a big fan of football, these delicious loaded baked potatoes are a lot of fun.
Although the potatoes pictured are decorated like little footballs, you can easily place the toppings on these in any pattern you want.
After all, what really matters is the flavor, right?
And seriously, these things are amazing!
Twice Baked Potato Skins
The secret is that you bake them twice.
The first time to get them nicely cooked and the second time gets the skins nice and crispy while sealing in the flavors of butter, cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
And then you top them off with even more deliciousness, making these Loaded Baked Potato Footballs simply impossible to resist!
Be sure you make enough to go around because these potatoes are sure to be a hit in any crowd!
Loaded Baked Potato Footballs, aka Twice Baked Potato Skins
Our loaded baked potato footballs are frankly great to serve as an appetizer most any time, not just during football season.
They go great during the summer as an appetizer to go along with what you have on the grill, and they are even a hit for Father’s Day!
Especially if Dad is a big football fan!
They are even great to serve for birthday parties and graduation events for the football player in your family too!
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- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Our loaded baked potato footballs are twice baked potatoes with pizzazz!
They are so easy to make, and perfect to serve when you’re watching the game.
The recipe doubles and triples easily, which is great because they go fast!
Ingredients you need to make Loaded Baked Potato Footballs
Yields 8
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 2 tablespoons oil (olive or vegetable)
- ¼ teaspoon + ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup butter
- ½ + ¼ cup sour cream, divided
- ½ cup + ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- ½ cup + ¼ cup bacon, crumbled, divided
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
How to make Loaded Baked Potato Footballs
Prepare a baking pan with foil.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Wash and dry potatoes, then poke several times with a fork.
Coat potatoes in oil, sprinkle with salt, and place on baking sheet.
Bake for 50-60 minutes.
Allow potatoes to cool until bake to handle.
Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise.
Scoop out some of each of the potatoes, leaving about a half inch thick wall attached to the skin.
Lay skins on prepared baking pan.
Turn oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, add the potato, butter, salt, pepper, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
Add half the cheddar cheese and ½ cup bacon. Stir gently until combined.
Fill skins with mixture.
Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Allow potatoes to cool slightly.
Add remaining quarter cup of sour cream to piping bag or sandwich bag, and pipe football laces onto potatoes.
Top with chives and serve.
Please let us know how you enjoy our Loaded Baked Potato Footballs recipe.
Loaded Baked Potato Footballs
Equipment
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or Spatula
- Aluminum Foil
- Piping Bag
Ingredients
- 4 large Potatoes
- 2 tbsp Olive or Vegetable Oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- ½ cup Butter
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- ½ cup Bacon Crumbled
- ¼ cup Bacon Crumbled
- 2 tbsp Chives Chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a baking pan with foil. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and dry potatoes, then poke several times with a fork. Coat potatoes in oil, sprinkle with salt, and place on baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Allow potatoes to cool until safe to handle.
- Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise. Scoop out some of each of the potatoes, leaving about a half-inch thick wall attached to the skin.
- Lay skins on a prepared baking pan. Turn oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the potato, butter, salt, pepper, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
- Add 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup bacon. Stir gently until combined.
- Fill skins with potato mixture. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of sour cream to a piping or sandwich bag, and pipe football laces onto potatoes.
- Top with chives and serve.
Notes
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Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.
These loaded potato footballs are so good! We make them a lot during football season, and we’re definitely making them for Game Day!