LOADED POTATO SKINS

Loaded Potato Skins image

Provided by PetsRus

Time 40m

Yield 8 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large baking potatoes, baked
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika or 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2-2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup green peppers or 1 cup yellow pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped chives or 1/2 cup green onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 egg
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Preheat oven to 475°F.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop out flesh (discard or save for another use) leave a ¼ inch shell.
Place on a greased or lined baking sheet.
Mix together the oil, salt, pepper and paprika and brush all over the skins.
Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes skin side up.
Turn over and bake again for 7-8 minutes.
In the meantime mix together: cheddar cheese, red pepper, and chives.
Mix together in another bowl the garlic, mustard, hot sauce, sour cream and the egg, and then combine with the mix above.
Divide this mixture into the skins, sprinkle with bacon, return to the oven and bake for about 4-5 minutes.
Very nice served with more sour cream and green onions.