Classic Loaded Potato Skins

Yield: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes, baked
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet.
2. After the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato skins on cookie sheet.
3. Combine oil with salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper; brush over both sides of skins.
4. Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes on each side.
5. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and bacon inside skins.
6. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer.
7. Top with sour cream and onions.
8. Serve immediately.