potato skins with cheddar, bacon and shallots

Name: Potato Skins with Cheddar, Bacon and Shallots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed; 8 slice(s) apple-wood smoked bacon, thick cut; 3 medium shallots, finely chopped; 3/4 cup(s) half and half; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; - salt and white pepper; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 2 - scallions, chopped

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Raven Higheagle

Prescott, AZ

Updated on Jun 9, 2014

These potato skins were so much fun to make, and such a yummy party snack for last years Superbowl. While I may not have been too focused on the game, I was pretty preoccupied with enjoying our scrumptious spread, which included baked buffalo wings, sweet ‘n sticky chicken drumsticks, and these potato skins with gooey cheddar, crisp bacon and sweet caramelized shallots.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 16

Ingredients

8 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed
8 slices apple-wood smoked bacon, thick cut
3 medium shallots, finely chopped
3/4 cup half and half
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and white pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 - scallions, chopped

How To Make potato skins with cheddar, bacon and shallots

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Prick the potato skins all over with a fork.
Step 3

Bake in the oven for about 45–50 minutes, until tender.
Step 4

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium-high heat about 4 minutes, until golden.
Step 5

Remove from pan, chop into small pieces and set aside.
Step 6

Add the shallots and cook until they soften, about 1 minute more.
Step 7

Slice each potato in half, horizontally.
Step 8

Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh into a large bowl.
Step 9

Reserve the hollowed-out skins and place in a lightly oiled baking dish.
Step 10

Mash the potato with a potato masher.
Step 11

Add the milk and butter, and beat until smooth.
Step 12

Stir in the cheddar, bacon and shallots and parsley. Season with salt and white pepper.
Step 13

Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and golden on top.
Step 14

Serve hot with extra chopped parsley, cheddar or scallions sprinkled on top, if desired.
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