Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins

Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins
Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins is a gluten free recipe with 8 servings. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This hor d'oeuvre has 361 calories, 13g of protein, and 28g of fat per serving. A mixture of vegetable oil, salt, paprika, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. com.

Instructions

1
In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels.
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2
Meanwhile, gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Pierce potatoes to allow steam to escape.
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3
Place on microwavable paper towels. Arrange in spoke pattern with narrow ends in center. Microwave 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until tender. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
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4
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in halves; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving -inch shells. Save potato pulp for another use.
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5
In small bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cheese and pepper.
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6
Brush mixture over skins.
7
In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil to 365F. Fry in batches for 5 minutes.
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8
Drain on paper towels. (Make Ahead tip: Potatoes can be prepared up to this point and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before continuing to step 6.)
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9
One hour before serving allow potatoes to come to room temperature.
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10
Heat oven to 450 F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3 quart) glass baking dish.
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11
Place potato skins, skin side up, in baking dish.
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12
Bake 8 minutes. Turn potato skins over and fill with cheese and bacon.
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13
Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and green onions.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings8
Health Score6
Dish TypesSide Dish
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