The Best Use of the Potato
Fresh and hot flavorful potato skins
Growing up in small town Alberta, I’ve always enjoyed the savory and satisfying taste of my mom’s potato skins.
The soft texture of the potato and cheese is heavenly in one’s mouth. Ever since my mom made them, I’ve
become a bold lover of all potato skins. A feature of this American appetizer is how customizable they can be.
The most common items to sprinkle on the potatoes would be bacon and green onion, while some also enjoy jalapenos and sour cream as
well. Potato skins are a great easy and versatile snack that anyone can enjoy.
Nice and Easy to make
One of the easiest appetizers to make can be potato skins. All you need is potatoes, and whatever toppings you'd like to season them with. Then just bake the filled potatoes and you're good to go! You can enjoy them as an appetizer or even just a simple snack, and they'll bring the savoury flavour and yummy crunch every time. They're also a good and way to reduce any food waste, as they use the entire potato including the skin. Potato skins are a universal food delivering both flavour and a touch of love to any meal.
The origins of this yummy dish
Potato skins started as a way to minimize the waste of food; as the skins of the potato would usually be left behind while cooking. in the 1970s people started to see the potential of the potato skins and they became very popular in restaurants and bars. Many bars started to pair the food with beer, and would add various toppings to the dish, adding to the skins’ versatility. Potato skins are still a beloved staple in North American cuisine.
Perfect Potato Pairings
Potato skins are known for being able to mix and match ingredients and they allow you to add whatever you’d like to your dish. Some enjoy dips with their potato skins, the most popular being sour cream, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. People also like to pair this delicious appetizer with pulled pork, chicken, or coleslaw. Beer is also perfect to wash everything all down, or soda if you’re not into alcohol. These are just suggestions, but feel free to pair your skins with anything you’d like!
