DEEP-FRIED POTATO SKINS

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"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

4 large baking potatoes
2 cups sour cream
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
Dash hot pepper sauce
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 to 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 teaspoons minced chives or green onion

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
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These potato skins are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Malik Wasee
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I've tried this recipe several times and it never fails to impress. The potato skins are always crispy and flavorful.


Ben Mwangi
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These potato skins are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Basharat Shehzad (Bashru)
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I made these potato skins for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Munir Ahmad
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These 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
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I've been making these potato skins for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.


Nishan Pk
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These potato skins were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Rajon Shiks
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I 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
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These potato skins are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, crispy, and oh-so-satisfying.


Saleem Bajwa Advocate
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I 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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These potato skins were a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some extra spices next time.


dilhani basnayaka
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I'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
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The 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
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These 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
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I 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
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I made these potato skins for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Jazmine Melendez
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These 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!