Southwestern Potatoes

Tastes just like stuffed baked potatoes from a restaurant.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon
• 2  large potatoes, unpeeled and scrubbed
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1  cup  shredded colby cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced green onion
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley or 4  teaspoons dried parsley
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Fry bacon in a medium skillet until browned and crisp; drain well; crumble. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil. Preheat oven to 450*.
2. Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch slices. Brush both sides of the potato slices with vegetable oil. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheets.
3. Mix garlic salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over potatoes. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Brush with barbecue sauce.
4. Mix bacon, Colby, green onions and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle over potatoes.
5. Bake potatoes until cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a heated serving platter. Top with sour cream if desired.