This 3-Ingredient Potato Half Shells recipe is an easy, budget-friendly side dish made with simple ingredients and plenty of crispy, golden flavor. Perfect for a quick snack, appetizer, or comforting side, these potato shells are simple to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes about 2½–3 pounds total, scrubbed
- 3 tablespoons salted butter melted, plus more if needed
- 1 –1½ teaspoons fine salt to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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Pierce the scrubbed potatoes several times with a fork and bake for 50–60 minutes, until completely tender.
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Cool until easy to handle, then cut each potato lengthwise in half.
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Carefully scoop out most of the potato, leaving about a ¼-inch layer attached to each skin.
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Brush the shells inside and out with melted butter and season with salt.
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Arrange cut-side up on the baking sheet and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until crisp and deeply golden around the edges.
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Rest briefly and serve warm.
