Poutine Potato Skins

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   Begin by preheating your oven to 400 F. Poke the top of each potato with a fork and place on a baking sheet.

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   Cook in the oven for 1 hour.

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   Once cooked, remove from the oven and place potatoes on a plate to let them cool for about 15 minutes.

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   Once your potatoes are cooled, use a sharp bread knife and cut them in half lengthwise.

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   With a small spoon, carefully scoop out about 70 percent of the potato flesh.

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   You still want some potato in your boat.

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   Get your broiler heated to high.

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   Brush the melted butter on the inside and outside of each potato skin and place them back onto the baking sheet.

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   Season the inside of each skin with salt and pepper.

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    Place them under the broiler for 8-10 minutes until the insides get a bit crispy from the melted butter.

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    During this time, make your brown gravy by emptying the package into a small saucepan with the water.

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    Mix and bring to a simmer.

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    Once the potato skins are nice and crispy on the exterior, remove from the oven and add a few crispy french fries into the bottom of each potato.

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    Yes, more potato in a potato.

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    Top with cheese curds, and pour on the hot brown gravy.

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    Shower with sliced scallions if you desire.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.