BAKED POTATO SKINS

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Now this restaurant favorite can be prepared at home. Be sure to make enough because they will quickly disappear. You can use the leftover potato pulp to make a batch of mashed potatoes.-Terry Hill, Hairy Hill, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup chopped cooked shrimp or fully cooked ham, optional
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

Bake potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly; cut in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 in. shell. (Save removed potato pulp for another use.) , Cut skins into strips or halves; brush skin sides with butter and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle pulp sides with salt and paprika; top each with the green onions, bacon, ham or shrimp, chopped peppers and cheese. , Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and skins are crisp. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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