Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins
(from nmgresearch’s recipe box)
Fried potato skins topped with cheese and bacon make a flavorful snack – ready in just an hour.
Source: Pillsbury
Prep time: 60 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: VEGETABLES & FRUITS
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 large baking potatoes (about 2 lb)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)
Directions
- In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels.
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Meanwhile, gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Pierce potatoes to allow steam to escape. Place on microwavable paper towels. Arrange in spoke pattern with narrow ends in center. Microwave 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until tender. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
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When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in halves; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-inch shells. Save potato pulp for another use.
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In small bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cheese and pepper. Brush mixture over skins.
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deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil to 365. Fry in batches for 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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e hour before serving allow potatoes to come to room temperature. Heat oven to 450. Lightly spray 13×9-inch glass baking dish. Place potato skins, skin side up, in baking dish. Bake 8 minutes. Turn potato skins over and fill with cheese and bacon.
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Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and green onions.