LOADED RED POTATO SKINS

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These are great as an appetizer or cut the recipe in half to serve as a side dish for a dinner serving about 4-6 guests. Serve with sour cream on the side. Cooking time includes cooking of bacon.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 30 appetizers, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, about 15 small potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup scallion, chopped fine
10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place potatoes on a large baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until tender; cool to touch.
  • Cut each potato in half, then cut a thin slice from the bottom of each potato.
  • With a small spoon or a melon ball scooper, scoop out potato pulp, leaving about a 1/4 inch shell.
  • Set shells aside and reserve pulp.
  • In a medium bowl, lightly mash the pulp; stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Spoon the filling into the shells.
  • Place back onto baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes or until golden and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 868.6, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4, Protein 17.4

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