Italian Potato Skins

• medium baking potatoes↗12
• margarine, melted↗1⁄2 cup
• Italian sausage↗1 lb
• (12 ounce) can tomato sauce↗1
• oregano↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• onion powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• mozzarella cheese, shredded↗1⁄2 lb

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bake potatoes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-50 minutes until tender.

2. 2

   Cut into halves.

3. 3

   Scoop out potato leaving 1/2 inch thick shells.

4. 4

   (Save the potato flesh for another use like mashed potatoes or pancakes).

5. 5

   Brush both sides of the skins with melted margarine.

6. 6

   Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenehit for 10-15 minutes until crisp.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, brown sausage and drain.

8. 8

   Stir in tomato sauce and spices.

9. 9

   Fill potato shells with mixture.

10. 10

    Top with cheese.

11. 11

    Bake about 2 minutes until cheese is melted.

12. 12

    Serve immediately or cool and freeze for later.