Creamy healthy Guacamole filled potato skins are great for a light appetizer for Game day! These Skinny Game Day Guacamole Potato Skins are the bomb! Top with onions, bacon or anything else to spice them up further.
It’s Game Day! And there is no shortage of great food on any given game day. I am not a sports girl, I am not even a football fan. If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you’d know I’m not much of a sports fan to begin with. So why am I excited about the super bowl? Or any game day for that matter?
I go for the food! haha And the friendship and fun. But mostly the food. 🙂
This year I am heading to a friends for the Super Bowl, and I’m taking along a big batch of these I made up this morning. I know they will be a hit!
These Skinny Game Day Guacamole Potato Skins are the perfect addition to any game day fare! And they are super easy, can be changed up in so many ways and are bite size which makes them even better! Plus they have avocado. And avocado (or guacamole) might just be my one weakness. I can eat avocado daily and never tire of it!
I will warn you. Make lots of these. They go super fast! I’ve made huge platters of them before and within 15 minutes of setting them down, they were gone! I always prepare some extra potatoes ahead of time so it’s not too hard to whip up another big batch. Even the guys love these, so be prepared.
Check out this week’s FANTASTIC Game Day Eats!
Game Day Appetizers:
- Honey Mustard Pretzel Crunch from Shockingly Delicious
- Salt and Vinegar Wings from Casa de Crews
- Saucy Wings and Thighs from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Macaroni and Cheese Spring Rolls from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Steak Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Alpine Sliders from Manu’s Menu
- Hellfire Wings from Yours and Mine Are Ours
- Easy Nacho Bar from Momma’s Meals
- Jalapeno Popper Taquitos from Curious Cuisiniere
- Skinny Game Day Guacamole Potato Skins from Daily Dish Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Cups from Alida’s Kitchen
- Spinach-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers from La Cocina de Leslie
- BBQ Veggie Mini Burgers from Happy Baking Days
- Spicy Roasted Corn Shrimp Dip from Food Lust People Love
- Honey-Sriracha Pigs in a Blanket from Hip Foodie Mom
- Beer Cheese Fondue from Melanie Makes
- Cheesy Artichoke and Garlic Bread from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Whole Wheat Pepperoni Pizza Bites from Meal Planning Magic
- Italian Spring Rolls from Noshing with The Nolands
- Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco from Cooking on the Ranch
- Parmigiano Crisps from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Buffalo Chicken Potstickers from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Mediterranean Nachos from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Chinese Barbecue Wings from girlichef
- Mini Veggie Quesadillas from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Roasted Tomato Hummus from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Cashew Baba Ghanoush : Roasted Eggplant Dip from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Lemon Bay Pan Roasted Shrimp from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventure
Game Day Entrees:
- Super Sloppy Joes from The Foodie Army Wife
- Buffalo Chicken Chili from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mini Meatball and Mozzarella Sandwiches from Cookin’ Mimi
- Vegetarian “Chorizo” and Black Bean Chili from Foxes Love Lemons
- Twice Baked Chili Cheese Potatoes from Neighborfood
- Barbecue Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Easy Vegetarian Chili from Delaware Girl Eats
- Game Day Chili from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Game Day Desserts:
- Heavenly Hash Cookies from The Foodie Patootie
- Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Streusel Bars from Magnolia Days
- Coffee Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Squares from Desserts Required
- Microwave Caramel Popcorn from Pies and Plots
- Mini Coconut Cups from Basic N Delicious
- Triple Chocolate S’mores Brownies from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Cracker Jack Candy from What Smells So Good?
Ready to make up some Skinny Game Day Guacamole Potato Skins?
Skinny Game Day Guacamole Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 12 Yellow Baby Potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 cup of Pancetta, roughly chopped
- 1 cup of your favorite guacamole
- 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Clean the whole potatoes, dry and rub olive oil around them.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until you can press gently and feel they are tender.
- Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool until you can handle them.
- Slice them in half, lengthwise and scoop out the flesh. Don't scoop it all out, you need "walls" to hold the potatoes up. I use a melon baller and run it through once to get a small amount. Save the extra potato in a bowl and make some mashed potatoes! Yum!
- Place each of the cut potatoes back on the baking sheet, with the flesh side facing up. Rub olive oil across the tops.
- Chop the Pancetta... and allow to crisp in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Drain and allow to cool slightly.
- Fill each of the potato skins with a little bit of pancetta, then some shredded cheese. Pop them back into the oven for about 5-10 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
- Remove and allow to cool just a bit.
- Top each potato skin with a dollop of guacamole, sprinkle the top with shredded cheese, onions or even more pancetta.
- EAT!!!
Hezzi-D
These sound wonderful! I’m making both potato skins and guacamole for the game tonight and now I’m thinking I should just combine the two and make these! Thanks for sharing!
Nicole Cook
Thanks Heather! They are so yummy and can be changed up in so many ways. Happy Super Bowl!
Nichole Crews
Oh, how yummy! I love pancetta. I love potatoes. I love guac. WHY did I never think to make?! 🙂
Nicole Cook
Nichole, Pancetta is my new staple these days, I totally get that. haha the combination of the three is amazing! Thanks!
Micha @ Cookin' Mimi
I love potato skins. I have tons of potatoes on hand so I might just have to whip up a batch today.
Nicole Cook
You totally need to, if you didn’t yesterday, then tomorrow. 🙂 haha Thanks hon!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
ooooh!! I could maybe be convinced to watch football if these beauties were being served! YUM!
Nicole Cook
haha Kayle, you’re a girl after my own heart. It’s all about the food! Who played again? 😉
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom
oh my goodness! I love these!!! slathered with guacamole. . love it!
Nicole Cook
Thanks so much Alee 🙂 So good!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
Man I wish I didn’t already shop for the game tonight!! I WANT THESE NOW. I too could put Avocado on anything why not a potato skin, it’s brilliant! Oh and I’m all about the food and commercials teehee!!! Enjoy!
Nicole Cook
It’s not too late Tammi, you don’t need them for gameday, you can just eat them anytime! haha
Roz
Nicole, I was just so close to making potato skins for this week’s Sunday Supper, however, you get a big high five for being so creative to make them healthier with the addition of guacamole! I love this! PS: On your side bar, you have something about “St. Louis Happenings”….are you from St. Louis? I lived there for 3 wonderfully happy years and my daughter was born there!
Roz
Nicole Cook
Hi Roz, thank you for the sweet words about the recipe. Great minds think alike 😉
I am from St. Louis. I currently live in St. Charles. 🙂 Where are you now?
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
What a great idea! I would love a plate of these little potato skins! Yum!
Nicole Cook
I will save you a plate Jennifer, thanks!! 🙂
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
Wow, what a terrific idea!! My hubby would go nuts over these, I’ll have to try them sometime! Thanks!
Nicole Cook
You’re quite welcome Julie! I hope your husband loves them too!
Tara
Those look incredible, I love them!!!
Nicole Cook
aw Tara, thank you. 🙂
Constance Smith
Love me some tater skins…and GUAC! Great combination!
Nicole Cook
hehe thanks Connie! 🙂
Lea Ann (Cooking on the Ranch)
So many great ideas for the big game today and this is right there at the top for one of my favorites. Pinning this one.
Nicole Cook
The game day treats were AMAZING! Such a fantastic selection of recipes, I know I will be making a ton! Thanks Lea Ann!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood
Pancetta and guac? I can see why these are the first things to disappear at a party!
Nicole Cook
The perfect pairing! 🙂 Thanks Courtney!
Laura Dembowski
I am such a guacamole addict lately. I used to love potato skins too, but haven’t had them in forever. I need these in my life!!!
Nicole Cook
haha Laura, you will love them!! Thank you!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
I love that you did this with baby potatoes!!!! And with the guac, they’re perfect. Pinning!!!
Nicole Cook
I love the mini size of the smaller potatoes. Just easier and perfect for game day. Thanks so much hon!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
I love that you did this with baby potatoes!!!! And with the guac, they’re perfect. Pinning!!!
melanie
Potato skins AND guacamole? Sign me up! These sound delish!
Nicole Cook
yes and yes! Can it get any better? Thanks hon!
Betsy @ Desserts Required
O-M-G Nicole….I HAVE to make these!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!
Nicole Cook
Thank you Betsy! If you make them, do tell me what you think!! xoxo
Liz
Oh, wow, do these look fantastic! As a guacamole lover, I’d do my part in making a batch of these disappear!
Nicole Cook
Liz you’re welcome to join us for our next batch and I’ll let you have the most 😉
Shannon R
These are so cute! Perfect little appetizers.
Nicole Cook
Aw, thanks Shannon! 🙂 They were perfect!
Manu
These look so good! And I am sure they taste even better! 🙂
Nicole Cook
Thanks so much Manu!!
kathia Rodriguez
This a very smart recipe, Nicole.
Nicole Cook
Thanks so much Kathia!
Renee
Seriously loving how you used pancetta instead of bacon. And the gold potatoes too. Just pass me the platter please!
Nicole Cook
I would happily share this with you my sweet friend. Thank you!! And yes lately I’ve been reaching for the Pancetta instead. More flavor and healthier option.
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)
My coworker will love this!
Nicole Cook
Love that you have someone else who will love this Sarah. 🙂
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
Yes please. These look totally delicious and such a nice twist on a traditional skin.
Nicole Cook
Thanks so much Renee! 🙂 I’ll save you one in my next batch 😉
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
Anything with guac is my first choice!
Nicole Cook
haha Sarah, mine too!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Ahhh I am so sad. I just recently developed a serious allergy to avocado. Guacamole was one of my favorite game day foods. I would have eaten a whole batch of these!! Great recipe!
Nicole Cook
Bobbi, that’s the saddest thing I’ve ever heard. I’m such an avocado freak, I cannot even imagine how hard that has to be for you. Just close your eyes and move on, I am not one to torture someone! But they really are good! xoxo
Family Foodie
Did you say Pancetta? Love it and I think it makes everything better!
Nicole Cook
I did say Pancetta. I’m addicted lately. 🙂 Thanks hon!
Shaina
Omg these is the best combination of appetizers ever! Guacamole is my ultimate weakness, and on a crispy potato skin?!? Woa.
Nicole Cook
haha Shaina thank you! I am a guacamole fan too. I could eat it all the time. I loved piling it onto some potato skins and voila .. fun, different and a little more healthy than bacon and cheese! 🙂 (plus they don’t require sour cream either!)
Katy
Why oh why have I never put guacamole in a potato skin before?! They look so cute and must taste amazing!