Baked Potato Skins

We love potato skins.  I was wondering what to fix for dinner.  It was an easy day not too busy.  So I decided  to fix potato skins.   It takes a good amount of time to fix them so I don't have that opportunity very often.  They just hit the spot.  Hope you enjoy.

Baked Potato Skins

Baked Potato Skins

6 medium baking potatoes

1-1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

8 slices cooked bacon (cut into small pieces)

oil

salt

pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Using a fork poke each potato two times on each side.  Cover with foil and bake on oven rack for 1 hour or until tender when softly squeezed. 

Let cool enough to handle.  Hollow out the center of each potato leaving 1/4 inch with a spoon.  Brush each potato inside and out with oil. 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 

Place potatoes on a cookie sheet with skin side up.  Bake for 10 minutes then flip each potato and bake an additional 10 minutes. 

Top each potato with cheddar cheese and bacon pieces.  Return to oven for 3-4 more minutes until cheese is melted and serve with ranch dipping sauce or sour cream.