Crisp Garlic Potato Skins

Submitted by Chef Otaktay

"This will get the whole crowd going very delicious appetizer:)"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 large baking potatoes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons cooking oil
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. One day or several hours ahead, prick potatoes with a fork. Bake in a 425 degree.
2. oven for 40 to 50 minutes or till tender. Cool, Wrap and store in refrigerator.
3. At serving time, cut baking potatoes into quarters. Scoop out the insides
4. (reserve for another use), leaving 1/2 inch thick shells. Lightly brush both
5. sides of potato skins with olive oil. Place, cut side up, on a large baking sheet.
6. Bake at 425 degrees about 15 minutes or till crisp. Meanwhile, in a small bowl
7. combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, and garlic powder. Spoon some of the tomato
8. mixture into each potato quarter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 2 to 3.
9. more minutes until heated through.