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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Khan Bacha
bkhan64@aol.comI've never made potato skins before, but this recipe was so easy to follow.
Gabriella Morris
gabriella98@hotmail.comThese potato skins are the perfect appetizer for any party.
PRISCILLA AGGREY
priscilla_aggrey@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of fried food, but these potato skins were surprisingly light and fluffy.
Saqib Khan1133
khan1133.s33@gmail.comThe potato skins were a bit too salty for my taste.
MR. MHT
m.m@gmail.comThese potato skins are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Abeeb Shukurat
abeeb_s1@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my potato skins didn't turn out crispy at all.
eric krajniak
eric-k@yahoo.comThese potato skins are the perfect snack for a game day party.
Laquita Murray
murraylaquita53@yahoo.comThe potato skins were a bit dry, but the dipping sauce helped.
Rosemary Dube
rosemary30@gmail.comI've never been a big fan of potato skins, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mitchell Krueger
kmitchell94@hotmail.co.ukThese potato skins are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Disna Thushari
t.disna@hotmail.comI made these potato skins for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.
Alyssa Rhodes
alyssa.r12@aol.comThe potato skins were a bit too crispy for my liking, but my husband loved them.
Prince Nyakundi
p.nyakundi@gmail.comI've made these potato skins several times now and they're always a hit.
Surrya Babu
surrya47@yahoo.comThese potato skins are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Dean Coffey
c-dean@gmail.comThe potato skins were a bit bland. I think I'll add more seasonings next time.
Mukisa Fred
m48@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of potato skins, but these were surprisingly good.
Valentina Capolna
capolna_v@gmail.comThese potato skins were so easy to make! I had them ready in under 30 minutes.
Asad Fahadgilljutt
asad_f@yahoo.comThe potato skins were a bit too greasy for my taste, but they were still pretty good.
Sabrina Gonzalez
sg14@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses leftover potato skins. It's a great way to reduce food waste and make a delicious snack.
AlfaSulaiman Al-Internety
aa@hotmail.comThese potato skins were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning. I'll definitely be making them again.