Potato Skins

Step 1

1.Lightly grease the outside of potatoes, cut small slit in the top and bake at 425°F for 45 minutes or until soft. Let stand until cool enough to handle (about 15 minutes).

Step 2

2.Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the cooked potato, leaving a very thin layer of potato. (Save the cooked potato for mashed potatoes or hash browns.)

Step 3

3.Brush the outside and inside of skins with melted butter. Sprinkle the inside with seasoned salt and Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

4.Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes or until crisp and bubbly.

Step 5

5.Fill each with Cheddar cheese and bacon.

Step 6

6.Bake 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Step 7

7.Top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of chives.

Step 8

Variation: Twice Baked Potato Fingers - Bake 3 large (about 5-inch) potatoes for 1 hour; cool. Cut in half lengthwise, and then lengthwise in half again, making 12 long fingers. Scoop out and proceed as above.