Best Chili Cheese Potato Skins Recipes

CHILI CHEESE POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• In a microwave, cook potatoes on high heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn and rearrange potatoes for even cooking every few minutes.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop out center of potatoes, leaving about 1/4 inch on the skins. Place scooped out potato in a medium bowl, and mash together with margarine and salt. Set aside.
• Fry skins in the hot oil, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ground beef in a large skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain. Mix in chili seasoning and processed cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
• Stuff potato skins with the ground beef mixture, and top with mashed potato mixture. Sprinkle the tops with chili powder. Arrange stuffed skins in a single layer on a large baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until mashed potatoes are lightly browned.

CHILI CHEESE DOG POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Rub the outside of each of the clean and dried potatoes with 1 ½ tbsp. of the canola oil. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Allow the potatoes to cool until they can be handled.
• While the potatoes are cooling, cook the beef franks according to the package directions & then slice into rounds. Heat the chili according to the package directions. Set aside.
• Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and scoop out the inside of each potato half leaving a sturdy shell for the toppings. Brush the insides and outsides of the potato skins with the remaining 1 ½ tbsp. of canola oil. Place the skins face-down and bake for an additional 5-6 minutes to get the skins nice & crispy.
• Remove from the oven and then fill each potato skin with 3-4 slices of the beef franks, 1 ½ tbsp. of the heated hot dog chili, and about 1 ½ tbsp. of the shredded cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake an additional 3-4 minutes, or just until the cheese is melted & gooey.
• Serve immediately with your favorite chili cheese dog condiments on the side (onions, mustard, & coleslaw) & allow guests to top their own potato skins with the additional condiments, if desired.
• Enjoy!