Nacho Potato Skins Recipe

Name: Nacho Potato Skins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, such as russet (2 lbs); cooking oil; shortening; butter or margarine; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted; 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt; ground red pepper; 4 4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; Optional toppers; sour cream; salsa; guacamole; chopped tomato; chopped sliced, sliced sweet pepper; chopped sliced, sliced green onion; chopped sliced, sliced pitted ripe olives; chopped sliced, sliced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

6 medium potatoes, such as russet (2 lbs)
cooking oil
shortening
butter or margarine
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
ground red pepper
4 4 ounces cheddar cheese or 4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
Optional toppers
sour cream
salsa
guacamole
chopped tomato
chopped sliced, sliced sweet pepper
chopped sliced, sliced green onion
chopped sliced, sliced pitted ripe olives
chopped sliced, sliced fresh cilantro

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Scrub potatoes, pat dry, rub with cooking oil, shortening, butter or margarine, prick potatoes with a fork.
3
Bake for 40 to 60 minutes or till tender.
4
(or microwave on high for 15 to 20 minutes till tender) Cut potatoes lengthwise into quarters.
5
Scoop out the pulp, leaving 1/4 inch thick shells.
6
Reserve the pulp for mashed potatoes or another use.
7
Brush both sides of the potato pieces with the 1/4 cup butter or margarine.
8
Sprinkle the insides with seasoned salt and ground red pepper.
9
Place potato pieces, skin sides up, on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
10
Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 3 minutes.
11
Turn potato pieces skin side down.
12
Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
13
Broil 2 minutes more.
14
Arrange the potato pieces on a heated serving platter.
15
Serve with desired toppers.
16
To make ahead, bake, scoop, and season the potatoes, place in a covered container and regrigerate up to 2 days.

596

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium potatoes, such as russet (2 lbs), cooking oil, shortening, butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Nacho Potato Skins falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nacho Potato Skins

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