Irish Potato Skins

• potatoes↗9
• monterey jack pepper cheese↗16 ounces
• butter↗4 tablespoons
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• bacon↗6 ounces
• sour cream↗9 teaspoons
• garlic (minced)↗3 cloves
• onion salt2 tablespoons
• black pepper↗2 tablespoons
• crushed red pepper flakes↗2 tablespoons
• seasoning salt↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Clean potatoes and pierce the ends with a fork.

2. 2

   Place the potatoes (two at a time) in the microwave to cook for 3 minutes or until soft.

3. 3

   Split the potatoes and scoop half of the inside out with a spoon.

4. 4

   Season with seasoning salt, onion salt, black pepper, butter, crushed red pepper and minced garlic and place in oven at 400F for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove and place crushed cooked bacon on potatoes with a layer of half of your cheese and then sour cream.

6. 6

   Place back in the oven for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove and top with the remaining cheese, black pepper (to taste) and any remaining bacon.

8. 8

   If potatoes are drying out, top with olive oil and place back in oven for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Cool for a few minutes and serve (preferably with football on the television and a beer in one hand).