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Thanksgiving Potato Skins

Thanksgiving Potato Skins: Deliciously Transform Your Leftovers

Thanksgiving Potato Skins are a creative and delicious way to reinvent holiday leftovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 skinned potatoes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skins
  • 4 pcs Russet Potatoes The starchy, tender texture of russets achieves the ideal crispy skin.
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Enhances flavor while helping achieve a perfectly crispy finish.
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Leftover Mashed Potatoes Use your favorite recipe or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Leftover Turkey Shredded rotisserie chicken works well too.
  • 1 cup Leftover Stuffing Any variety can bring something special to the dish.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Grated Sharp White Cheddar Melts beautifully, adding richness.
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce For topping, can substitute with applesauce.
  • 2 tbsp Sliced Chives Adds a fresh touch.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork
  • spoon
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry each russet potato thoroughly. Prick the skin a few times, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  3. Place prepared potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  4. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
  5. Return the skins to the oven cut-side up and roast for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Fill each skin with mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, and top with cheese.
  7. Bake the filled skins for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve topped with cranberry sauce and chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skinCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to prepare unfilled skins a day in advance and fill them just before baking for freshness.

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