Super Skins

Submitted by Nana Lee

""Savor every bite of this warm appetizer. Each serving, 1 potato skin, goes a long way on flavor." That's what the recipe description says, but "Can you eat JUST ONE"?"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 24 skins

ingredients

• 6 baking potatoes, baked
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 (15 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz, cheese dip heated
• 1⁄4 cup bacon bits
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion

directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 375°F
2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells.
3. (Reserve centers for another use.)
4. Cut shells in half crosswise.
5. PLACE shells, skin sides down, on baking sheet; brush insides of shells lightly with oil.
6. BAKE 15 minute or until golden brown.
7. Top evenly with CHEEZ WHIZ, bacon bits, sour cream and onions.
8. Make it Easy
9. Prepare as directed, substituting frozen waffle fries or french fries for the baked potato shells.
10. Bake fries as directed on pkg.
11. Place on serving plate.
12. Serve topped with remaining ingredients.
13. SERVING SUGGESTION:.
14. Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce with bowls of toppings available. Such as extra chopped onions, salsa, sliced olives, sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, sour cram, etc.
15. Nutrition without extras (per serving).
16. Calories 100
17. Total fat 6g Saturated fat 2.5g Cholesterol 15mg
18. Sodium 300mg
19. Carbohydrate 9g
20. Dietary fiber 1g
21. Sugars 2g
22. Protein 3g
23. Vitamin A 2%DV
24. Vitamin C 4%DV
25. Calcium 6%DV
26. Iron 6%DV.

Reviews

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I baked the skins right side up with a thin layer of potato inside and brushed with olive oil.I cut the shells in 6 pieces before baking. I topped with cheeze whiz and hormel bacon pieces and served. Other toppings were available at the table.