Potato Skins

This is one delicious recipe. I think it's better than anything you would get in a restaurant. Add or delete whatever you like. My friend Chris, loves potato skins, but only with cheese on it. I on the other hand, love it loaded.

POTATO SKINS

(makes 8)

Ingredients:

*4 large Idaho or russet potatoes, baked

*3 tablespoons olive oil

*1 1/2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese

*1/2 teaspoon sea salt

*1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/4 teaspoon paprika

*1/8 teaspoon onion powder

*1/8 teaspoon black pepper

*8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

*2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

*1/2 cup sour cream

*3-4 green onions, sliced thin

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

~Cut 4 baked potatoes in half lengthwise.

~Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4 of potato in shell. (save potato pulp for another time)

~Spray cooking spray on a baking sheet.

~Place the potato skins on the baking sheet.

~Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper until well combined.

~Brush olive oil mixture all over potato skins, making sure they are completely coated.

~Bake for 8 minutes.

~Turn over skins, and bake another 8 minutes.

~Turn back to right side up.

~Sprinkle 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon and 2 cups shredded cheese evenly over the skins.

~Bake for 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

~Top with sour cream & onions (optional)

Helpful Hint:

-Use can use the leftover potato (that you scoop out) for a few recipes; Shepherds Pie, Mashed Potato Soup, Mashed Potato Rolls, or Mashed Potato Pancakes.