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Flavorful Labor Day Loaded Potato Skins with Pulled Pork Recipe

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A smoky, creamy, and spicy loaded potato skins recipe featuring tender pulled pork and a homemade jalapeño ranch, perfect for casual gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups pulled pork, shredded (homemade or store-bought with smoky BBQ sauce)
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (optional)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat preferred)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 small fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes clean and prick a few times with a fork.
  2. Roast potatoes whole directly on the oven rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender and skins are firm.
  3. Let potatoes cool enough to handle. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch thickness.
  4. Brush potato skins inside and out with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place skin-side down on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake skins for 15 minutes at 400°F until crisp and golden.
  6. Prepare jalapeño ranch by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
  7. Mix pulled pork with shredded cheddar cheese; add BBQ sauce if pork is dry.
  8. Fill each potato skin with the pulled pork and cheese mixture, mounding slightly.
  9. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Optional: Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top and bake for an additional 2 minutes to warm.
  11. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then drizzle or dollop jalapeño ranch over each potato skin before serving.

Notes

Leave about ¼ inch of potato flesh to keep skins sturdy. Brush skins well with oil for crispiness. Add BBQ sauce to pulled pork if dry. Add jalapeño ranch after baking to avoid sogginess. Potatoes can be roasted a day ahead and assembled before baking. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.

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Keywords: loaded potato skins, pulled pork, jalapeño ranch, Labor Day recipe, smoky, spicy appetizer, party food, BBQ, easy appetizer

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