Loaded Potato Skins

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 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 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 475°F.
  2. 2
    Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop out flesh (discard or save for another use) leave a 1/4 inch shell.
  3. 3
    Place on a greased or lined baking sheet.
  4. 4
    Mix together the oil, salt, pepper and paprika and brush all over the skins.
  5. 5
    Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes skin side up.
  6. 6
    Turn over and bake again for 7-8 minutes.
  7. 7
    In the meantime mix together: cheddar cheese, red pepper, and chives.
  8. 8
    Mix together in another bowl the garlic, mustard, hot sauce, sour cream and the egg, and then combine with the mix above.
  9. 9
    Divide this mixture into the skins, sprinkle with bacon, return to the oven and bake for about 4-5 minutes.
  10. 10
    Very nice served with more sour cream and green onions.

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