Poutine Potato Skins

Directions

1. 1
   Begin by preheating your oven to 400 F. Poke the top of each potato with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
2. 2
   Cook in the oven for 1 hour.
3. 3
   Once cooked, remove from the oven and place potatoes on a plate to let them cool for about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Once your potatoes are cooled, use a sharp bread knife and cut them in half lengthwise.
5. 5
   With a small spoon, carefully scoop out about 70 percent of the potato flesh.
6. 6
   You still want some potato in your boat.
7. 7
   Get your broiler heated to high.
8. 8
   Brush the melted butter on the inside and outside of each potato skin and place them back onto the baking sheet.
9. 9
   Season the inside of each skin with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Place them under the broiler for 8-10 minutes until the insides get a bit crispy from the melted butter.
11. 11
    During this time, make your brown gravy by emptying the package into a small saucepan with the water.
12. 12
    Mix and bring to a simmer.
13. 13
    Once the potato skins are nice and crispy on the exterior, remove from the oven and add a few crispy french fries into the bottom of each potato.
14. 14
    Yes, more potato in a potato.
15. 15
    Top with cheese curds, and pour on the hot brown gravy.
16. 16
    Shower with sliced scallions if you desire.