Cheesy Potato Skins
If you like munching this appetizer at restaurants, you'll love making them at home!
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 17 mins
Servings:
Makes 24.
Ingredients
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6 medium baking potatoes (2 pounds)
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1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
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2/3 cup finely chopped red or green sweet pepper
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1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
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1 cup shredded process Gruyere cheese or shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
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4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
Directions
1.
For potato skins, prick baking potatoes with a fork. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until tender. Cut into quarters. Scoop out the insides (reserve for another use), leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Brush both sides of potato skins with melted margarine or butter. Place cut side up on a large baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp.
2.
Meanwhile, for topping, in a medium saucepan cook the red or green sweet pepper, onion, pecans, and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown. Remove saucepan from heat and cool slightly. Stir in the cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives. Spoon onto potato skins. Return to oven and bake about 2 minutes more or until cheese melts. Makes 24.
Make-Ahead Tip
Bake potatoes; cool. Wrap and chill for up to 12 hours. Continue as directed.
Nutrition information
Calories 171, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 5 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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