Memorial Day Appetizer: Grilled Potato Skins

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Total time: 25-30 minutes

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 baking potatoes – white or sweet potatoes

2 tablespoon melted butter

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Pinch of salt and pepper

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 chopped, green onions

Sour cream

Directions:

1. Cut potatoes into 4 wedges. Hollow out the center of each wedge. Microwave potatoes, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender.

2. In a small bowl, combine rosemary, butter, salt, and pepper. Remove potatoes from microwave and brush over both sides of potato.

3. Put potatoes with skin-side up on the grill rack. Grill for 2-3 minutes, turn and grill again. Add cheese to potato wedges and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

4. Top off with bacon and onion. Serve with sour cream.

Just about everyone will love this delicious Memorial Day appetizer. You can also substitute low-fat cheese or add broccoli and other vegetables for a healthier option.

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Tired of your typical barbecue side dishes? Try this Potato Skins Recipe that is so easy to make but so hard to resist – it’s a killer potato taste! This recipe is a sure hit for all ages. It looks so appetizing and mouth-watering. So get your kitchen ready and prepare yourself for a delicious treat.

Killer Potato Skins Recipe for your Barbecue

Image via: Kitchen Meets Girl

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Ingredients

• 6 medium baking potatoes
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup butter
• 6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
• 1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• Salt & pepper

Image via: Joans Food Wanderings

Directions

1. You can add these ingredients to the mashed potato centers if desired.
2. 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup butter salt and pepper a few drops hot sauce Scrub potatoes, dry, then pierce with fork several times.
3. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake in 375 degree oven for about 1 hour or until tender.
4. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out centers, leaving 1/8″ potato in the shell.
5. Cover.
6. Chill shells up to 2 days until ready to use for the skins.
7. If desired, add the 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter, salt and pepper to use potato centers as mashed potatoes.
8. When ready to prepare skins, melt the 1/3 cup butter.
9. Brush shells with the butter, inside and out. Place, cut side up, on baking sheet. Bake in a 500 degree oven for 20 minutes or until brown and crisp.
10. Distribute some bacon, onion, and cheese in each shell.
11. Bake just until cheese melts.
12. Serve hot.

If the potatoes are large, you may want to cut in half crosswise before serving. This recipe can serve up to six persons. Share and enjoy this tasty potato recipe!

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