GRILLED POTATO SKINS

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It's easy to love these delicious appetizers. They're nice to serve outside when you invite friends over for a grilled meal. They remind me of the potato skins I have had in restaurants-only better! -Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
Sour cream

Steps:

Cut each potato lengthwise into four wedges. Cut away the white portion, leaving 1/4 in. on the potato skins. Place skins on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Combine the butter, rosemary, salt and pepper; brush over both sides of potato skins., Grill potatoes, skin side up, uncovered, over direct medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn potatoes and position over indirect heat; grill 2 minutes longer. Top with cheese. Cover and grill 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with bacon and onions. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.