CHEESY POTATO SKINS

Ingredients:

• 3.00 md Baking potatoes
• Vegetable oil
• Seasoned salt
• 1.00 c Shredded cheddar cheese
• 6.00 sl Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• sour cream, jalapenos, and picante sauce optional

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Scrub potatoes thoroughly and rub skin with oil.
• Bake for 1 hour or until done.
• Allow potatoes to cool to touch.
• Cut in half lengthwise.
• Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4- to 1/8- inch shells.
• (Save pulp for another recipe).
• Cut skins in half crosswise and deep fry in hot oil for 32 minutes until lightly browned.
• Drain on paper towels. Place skins on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, cheese, and bacon. Place under broiler until cheese melts. Serve with sour cream, jalapenos, and picante sauce.