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Game Night Potato Skins

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MAKES: 12

COOK TIME: 32 Min

These Game Night Potato Skins make the perfect appetizer recipe 'cause they're filled with all of your favorite add-ins. Bring out a platter of these cheesy spuds and everyone will be askin' for more!

What You'll Need

6 small Idaho baking potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup cooked real bacon pieces
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Sour cream for garnish

What to Do

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Scrub potatoes and pierce skins with a fork several times. Microwave 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and hollow out each half with a spoon, leaving some potato around the edges. Rub potato skins with oil and place on a baking sheet. Save remaining potato pulp for another use.
Bake 20 minutes, or until crispy on edges. Sprinkle evenly with Cheddar cheese and bacon. Bake 2 to 4 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chives, top each with a dollop of sour cream, and serve immediately.

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Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 72
Total Fat 8.0g 12 %
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 6.2g 12 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 17mg 6 %
Sodium 224mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
Sugars 1.0g 0 %

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