Potato Skins

Potato Skins

Ingredients:

4 large baker potatoes
2 Tbsp fresh-churned butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
4 slices bacon, fried to a crisp and crumbled (preference)
Sour cream (preference)
Chopped fresh chives (preference)

Impale the potatoes with a fork and bake in a preheated 425F oven until done, or about 1 hour. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the mash, leaving skins about 3/4 inch thick.  Set aside.

Spread the inside of the skins with butter and season with salt and pepper.  Cut each shell into 4 to 6 strips. Arrange on a baking sheet and place under a preheated broiler until cheese melts, or about 2 minutes.

Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and serve with sour cream and chopped chives.

Serves up 4 to 6.