Restaurant-Style Potato Skins

Restaurant-Style Potato Skins
Restaurant-Style Potato Skins might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 464 calories, 17g of protein, and 32g of fat each. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have cream, potatoes, cheddar cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 37 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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2
Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave the potatoes on high until they are soft; approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
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Cut the potatoes in half vertically. Scoop the inside out of the potatoes, until 1/4 inch of the potato shell remains.
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Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a deep fryer or a deep saucepan.
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Place the potatoes in hot oil, fry for 5 minutes.
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6
Drain potatoes on paper towels.
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Fill the potato shells with cheese and bacon bits. Arrange them in the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
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Serve hot with sour cream.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In37 m.
Servings6
Health Score23
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