Idaho Potato Skins

Idaho Potato Skins
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This recipe is great as a holiday side dish or an appetizer on game day. Either way, your guests will gobble up every last one!Recipe courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Servings
12
servings
Potato Skins
Total time: 1.15 hours
Ingredients
  • 6 small to medium idaho® russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup hormel® real bacon bits
  • sour cream, for serving
Directions
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  2. Pierce each of the 6 potatoes with a fork and place directly on the oven rack. Bake until the skins are crisp and a knife can easily pierce the potatoes, about 50 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
  3. Set oven to broil.
  4. Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving about ¼-inch intact; reserve the flesh for another use.
  5. Brush the insides of the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Flip the potatoes over, brush the skin sides with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Evenly space the potato halves skin-side up on a baking sheet and broil until the butter foams and the skins start to crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes (keep a close watch so they don’t burn). Flip the potato halves over and broil until the top edges just start to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
  7. Evenly fill the potato skins with the 2 cups cheese and 1/2 cup bacon bits. Place in the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from the broiler and top each with sour cream. Serve immediately.
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