Mike’s Potato Skins Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Potatoes

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the russet potatoes. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork. Rub them with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Bake the Potatoes

   Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove them from the oven and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Cook the Bacon

   While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

4. 4

   Prepare the Sour Cream

   In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the chipotle sauce. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Scoop and Fill

   Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a small border around the skin. Place the skins on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Add Cheese and Bacon

   Fill each potato skin with crumbled bacon and a generous amount of cheddar cheese.

7. 7

   Final Bake

   Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. 8

   Garnish and Serve

   Remove from the oven and top with chopped scallions. Serve warm with chipotle sour cream on the side.