DEEP-FRIED POTATO SKINS
"The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario. "The skins can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with roast prime rib or any other entree you choose."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bake potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. , Meanwhile, for dip, combine the sour cream, soup mix, onion, garlic and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving., When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). With a scissors, cut each potato half into three lengthwise strips., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry skins in oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp., Place potato skins in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the cheeses and bacon; sprinkle over potatoes. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chives. Serve with the dip.
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Birungi Grace
g.b@hotmail.comThese potato skins are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Malik Wasee
m-wasee@gmail.comI've tried this recipe several times and it never fails to impress. The potato skins are always crispy and flavorful.
Ben Mwangi
b.m@yahoo.comThese potato skins are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Basharat Shehzad (Bashru)
basharat@aol.comI made these potato skins for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
Munir Ahmad
m.ahmad@yahoo.comThese potato skins were a bit too crispy for my taste. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Kya Faith
f.k70@gmail.comI've been making these potato skins for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.
Nishan Pk
pnishan@gmail.comThese potato skins were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Rajon Shiks
s.r65@hotmail.comI love how versatile these potato skins are. You can top them with whatever you like. I've tried them with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. They're always delicious!
Andrix Sam
a_s49@yahoo.comThese potato skins are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, crispy, and oh-so-satisfying.
Saleem Bajwa Advocate
s_a@hotmail.frI made these potato skins for my Super Bowl party and they were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and they disappeared in no time.
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abdullragq.h37@yahoo.comThese potato skins were a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some extra spices next time.
dilhani basnayaka
bd84@yahoo.comI've made these potato skins several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect party food because they're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Kare Ortiz
ortiz.kare@gmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the potato skins turned out great! I used a variety of toppings, including cheese, bacon, and sour cream. Everyone loved them!
Abdullah Shoukat
shoukat54@yahoo.comThese potato skins were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Curlyn Freeman
freeman_c83@aol.comI wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The potato skins were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Haya Noor
noor-h@yahoo.comI made these potato skins for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.
Jazmine Melendez
melendez-j76@hotmail.comThese potato skins were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I used sharp cheddar cheese and bacon bits, and they were delicious!