★ PopularFrom $8.99Cactus Blossom
Great for sharing! Texas-sized, golden-fried onion with Cajun sauce for dipping.... Make it a Fire Blossom with fire dust, jalapenos and cheese sauce for 1.99 more!
2501 calmultiple sizes
Texas Roadhouse Tater Skins
Plate of 8 baked potato skins topped with melted cheddar cheese and bacon bits, served with sour cream for dipping
About Texas Roadhouse Tater Skins
Tater Skins are the loaded classic of the Texas Roadhouse starters list: crisped potato shells filled with melted cheddar and bacon, served with sour cream, $9.49 for the platter. At 1,320 calories they sit second only to the Cactus Blossom among the heavyweight starters, and like the blossom, they are built for the whole table.
The skins fry before they load, which is what separates them from soggy sports-bar versions. Crisp shell, molten cheddar, real bacon pieces, cold sour cream: the four-part harmony has not changed in decades because nobody has improved on it.
Texas Roadhouse Tater Skins Calories
1320calories
Per standard serving of Tater Skins ($9.49). A single Tater Skins is best enjoyed shared or as part of a full meal.
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Tater Skins at Home
Bake, scoop, fry, load. The double-cook is what makes restaurant-crisp skins, and the home version needs no fryer if your oven runs hot.
Ingredients
4 servings
Skins
- 6 small russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
0 of 4 steps
- 1Bake potatoes at 400°F until tender, about 50 minutes. Cool enough to handle. · 55 min
- 2Halve lengthwise and scoop, leaving a quarter inch of potato in the shell. · 5 minTip: Save the scooped potato for tomorrow's mashed potatoes.
- 3Brush inside and out with oil, salt them, and bake cut-side up at 450°F for 10 minutes until the edges crisp. · 12 min
- 4Fill with cheddar and bacon, back in the oven 5 minutes until molten. Top with green onions, serve with sour cream. · 6 min
Pro Tips
- Small potatoes make better skins than giant bakers: more shell per bite.
- The 450°F empty-shell bake is the crispness step people skip. Do not.
- Load right before serving; loaded skins waiting around go soft.
Variations
Fried Shells
Deep fry the scooped shells 2 minutes at 375°F instead of the high bake for full restaurant crunch.
Ranch Drizzle
Swap sour cream for ranch over the top, tailgate style.
Serving Ideas
- Appetizer spread beside wings and fried pickles.
- Side for grilled steaks in place of a whole baked potato.
- Halve the recipe sizes for one-bite party skins.
More from Just For Starters
★ PopularFrom $8.99
★ Popular$7.99Fried Pickles
Shareable basket of golden-fried pickle chips served with Ranch or Cajun sauce for dipping
550 cal
★ Popular$8.49Rattlesnake Bites
Diced jalapeños and jack cheese, lightly fried and served with Cajun sauce for dipping
560 cal
$7.99Grilled Shrimp Appetizer
Seasoned shrimp drizzled with garlic lemon pepper sauce and served on toasted fresh-baked bread
360 cal
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Tater Skins?
$9.49 for the loaded platter with sour cream on the side.
How many calories are Tater Skins?
About 1,320 for the platter, built to split three or four ways.
What comes on them?
Melted cheddar and bacon over fried potato shells, with sour cream for dipping. Green onions on request at most stores.
Tater Skins or Cheese Fries?
Same flavor family. Cheese Fries at $10.99 are softer and saucier; skins bring the crisp shell. Tables of four order both and vote.
Are they on the Combo Appetizer?
Yes, Tater Skins are one of the pick-three options on the $13.99 Combo Appetizer.