Recipe: Baked Potato Skins

Baked Potato Skins
rec.food.cooking/Ramone (1997)

8 baking potatoes
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika, or chili powder
1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped ham or shrimp or cooked hamburger
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 cup sour cream

Scrub potatoes and bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour or until tender. It is important to bake them in an oven so that the skins will be stronger. Microwaved potato skins won't hold their shape. Cool potatoes slightly. Cut in half lengthwise, leaving 1/4 inch of pulp with the skins. Use the pulp for other recipes.

Cut skins in half either across or in strips. Brush skin sides with melted butter and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle pulp sides with salt and paprika. Cover pulp with green onions, bacon, choice of meat, and green pepper. Top with cheese.

Bake at 450 degrees F until cheese is melted and skins are crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish each with a dollop of sour cream.