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Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins with Fresh Chives

Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins with Fresh Chives

Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins with Fresh Chives

With football season right around the corner, you may be on the lookout for a crowd pleasing snack or appetizer. Try these budget-friendly baked potato skins! With the freshest of tantalizing ingredients, these are sure to be a touchdown in keeping all of your fans satisfied!

Ingredients

  • 6 potatoes (russet or baking)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, divided
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 12 dollops of additional sour cream, for topping

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degress (F).
  2. Scrub potatoes.
  3. Using a fork, evenly puncture holes along the surface of each potato.
  4. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until centers are tender when tested with a knife.
  5. Meanwhile, place bacon slices in a large frying pan. Fry until crispy, then lay flat on a plate over paper towels to allow grease to drain.
  6. Chop chives into small rings.
  7. Remove potatoes from oven, and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  8. Cut each potato in half.
  9. Carefully remove centers of potatoes, place skins on a large baking sheet, and centers in a medium mixing bowl.
  10. Add butter, salt, pepper, and sour cream to potato centers. Fluff together until combined.
  11. Evenly distribute filling mixture into potato skins, and sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese over tops of potatoes.
  12. Place back in oven, and bake for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese has begun to melt.
  13. Remove from oven. Crumble bacon over tops of potatoes, then sprinkle all with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  14. Bake for about another 10 minutes, or until desired crunchiness of skins has been reached, and cheese is melted and golden brown.
  15. Remove from oven, and allow to cool for about 5 to 7 mintues.
  16. Add a dollop of sour cream to each, then top with fresh chopped chives.
  17. Arrange on a large plate, surrounding your favorite dip, and enjoy!
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