Crispy Russet Potato Skins
Serves6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. Farmer's Promise Russet potatoes, scrubbed and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ tsp. steak seasoning
- 2 tbsp. fresh minced parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450-degrees.
- Drizzle baking sheet with olive oil; place potatoes cut side down on baking sheet.
- Bake for 25minutes, brush with remaining oil, bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until tender.
- Using a small dinner spoon, scoop flesh from each half into a medium bowl, leaving a1/4-inch thickness of flesh in each shell. Arrange shells on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake an additional 10 minutes. Use the flesh for another use.
- Sprinkle cheese, bacon, seasonings into shells. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
This recipe can be made ahead and heated 10-15 minutes before serving.
Serve with sour cream for dipping.
Top potato skins with other toppings such as: caramelized onions, bacon, bleu cheese and chives.