Healthy Baked Potato Skins

Submitted by Melanie B.

"Potato skins have always been one of my favorite tail-gating foods, but they are SO fattening. I developed a healthier way to make them....not as good as the real thing but darn close!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons sour cream, fat free
• 4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, 2% or 4 tablespoons fat, free variety shredded
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, finely minced
• 1⁄4 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon chives, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt
• pepper
• cooking spray

directions

1. Wash potatoes and bake in 350 degree oven for about an hour. Do not prick the potatoes. Remove from oven and cool.
2. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the soft insides with a spoon. Get as much out as possible without puncturing the skin. Spray both sides of the skin with non-fat cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place back in a 350 degree oven for about 3-5 minutes, until crisp.
4. Mix sour cream, garlic and chives. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Fill each potato skin with tomatoes, scallions, bacon, bell pepper, and cheese. Place back in oven until cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve with cold sour cream & garlic/chive sauce.
7. Yummy!