Loaded Potato Skins

• large baking potatoes, baked↗4
• tablespoons vegetable oil↗2 -3
• salt and pepper
• teaspoon paprika or 1/4 teaspoon chili powder↗1⁄4
• cups grated cheddar cheese↗1 1⁄2 - 2
• 1 cup green peppers or 1 cup yellow pepper↗1
• cup finely chopped chives or 1/2 cup green onion1⁄2
• clove garlic, crushed↗1
• teaspoon mustard↗1
• teaspoon hot sauce (optional)↗1
• tablespoons sour cream↗3
• egg↗1
• slices bacon, cooked and crumbled↗8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 475°F.

2. 2

   Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop out flesh (discard or save for another use) leave a ¼ inch shell.

3. 3

   Place on a greased or lined baking sheet.

4. 4

   Mix together the oil, salt, pepper and paprika and brush all over the skins.

5. 5

   Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes skin side up.

6. 6

   Turn over and bake again for 7-8 minutes.

7. 7

   In the meantime mix together: cheddar cheese, red pepper, and chives.

8. 8

   Mix together in another bowl the garlic, mustard, hot sauce, sour cream and the egg, and then combine with the mix above.

9. 9

   Divide this mixture into the skins, sprinkle with bacon, return to the oven and bake for about 4-5 minutes.

10. 10

    Very nice served with more sour cream and green onions.