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Cheesy Potato Skins

Type: Cheese, Eggs
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 cups 711mlBaking potatoes (medium)
  Vegetable oil
  Seasoned salt
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozShredded cheddar cheese
6   Bacon - cooked and crumbled
  Sour cream
  Jalapenos
  Picante sauce

Recipe Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F.

Scrub potatoes thoroughly and rub skin with oil.

Bake for 1 hour or until done.

Allow potatoes to cool to touch. Cut in half lengthwise.

Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4- to 1/8- inch shells. (Save pulp for another recipe).

Cut skins in half crosswise and deep fry in hot oil for 32 minutes until lightly browned.

Drain on paper towels. Place skins on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, cheese, and bacon.

Place under broiler until cheese melts.

Serve with sour cream, jalapenos, and picante sauce.

Yield: 1 dozen small servings

Source:
Parents Magazine 11/96

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