Potato Skins

Wash all of your potatoes then prick them all over with a fork. Place on a foil lined cookie sheet and bake in a pre-heated 375F degree oven for about an hour, or until a knife inserted in the middle of the potato comes right out.

Once done, remove potatoes to a cutting board and slice each down the middle, and scoop out most of the potato, but leave a good rim around the edge and bottom, just enough to where you don’t completely go down to the skin.

Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large pot, then place potatoes in the oil and fry until they turn golden brown, then remove to a paper towel lined cutting board. When done, let potatoes cool while you dice your bacon and cook it in a frying pan until it is nice and chewy.

Place your potatoes on a foil lined baking sheet and then sprinkle cheese down the middle of the potato, then sprinkle bacon pieces on top. Bake in a pre-heated 350F degree oven for about 10 minutes, until cheese is completely melted, then turn the oven to broil on high for about 5 more minutes to brown it.

Garnish with sour cream, ranch dressing, chives or whatever!