Game on! Stuffed potato skins. These make not only make great game day food, but they can satisfy a hungry crowd. Baked, fried and then loaded with cheese and bacon, these potatoes are fun for a crowd to then top with their choice of condiments like sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and salsa. Set up a topping bar and let your guests help themselves.
Ingredients:
12 baked potatoes, cooled
3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb of bacon, cooked and crumbled
5 green onions, sliced
6 cups of vegetable oil for frying
Variety of toppings like sour cream, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and salsa
Directions:
Slice cooled baked potatoes in half. Scoop out the center of each half, leaving at least a 1/4″ border of potato all around.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of vegetable oil to a boil. When a thermometer reaches 350 degrees, drop 2 or 3 skins at a time and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain and let cool.
Place 1 Tbsp of cheese on top each half. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions. Place in a 400 degree pre-heated oven for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Place on a large platter and serve with sour cream.