Cheesy Potato Skins
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This recipe makes 36 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per piece: about | - |
| cal | 59 |
| pro | 2 g |
| total fat | 3 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 7 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 6 mg |
| sodium | 71 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 4 |
| iron | 4 |
| vit A | 2 |
| vit C | 5 |
| folate | 5 |
Russets are fabulous baking potatoes. Cooked potato flesh can be used as a base for hash browns the next morning or puree into soups. Serve with sour cream for dipping.
Ingredients
- 9 baking potatoes, (about 4 lb/2 kg)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1-1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 3 green onions, (green parts only),thinly sliced
Preparation
Scrub potatoes; pat dry. Prick several times with fork; rub with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake in 425ÃÃÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂðF (220ÃÃÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂðC) oven until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool enough to handle. (Make-ahead: Let cool completely; refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours.)
Cut lengthwise in half; scoop out flesh, leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick walls. Cut each half lengthwise in half; arrange, cut side up, on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. In bowl, toss together bacon, Cheddar cheese and cayenne; sprinkle over potatoes. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
Bake in 425ÃÃÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂðF (220ÃÃÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂðC) oven until skins are crisp and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with green onions.
Cut lengthwise in half; scoop out flesh, leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick walls. Cut each half lengthwise in half; arrange, cut side up, on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. In bowl, toss together bacon, Cheddar cheese and cayenne; sprinkle over potatoes. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
Bake in 425ÃÃÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂðF (220ÃÃÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÃÂÂÃÂÂÃÃÂÂðC) oven until skins are crisp and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with green onions.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2007
- Keywords : Appetizers; Sides; Bake; Cheddar cheese; Bacon; Potatoes; Green onions;
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