Cheesy Potato Skins

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Cheesy Potato Skins

 

Prep Time: 25 minutes

 

 

Ingredients

 

6 medium baking potatoes (2 pounds)

1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted

2/3 cup finely chopped red or green sweet pepper

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil

1 cup shredded process Gruyere cheese or shredded cheddar cheese (4

ounces)

4 slices vegetarian bacon(ie.Morning Star Stripples), crisp-cooked,

drained, and crumbled

2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

 

Directions:

 

1. For potato skins, prick baking potatoes with a fork. Bake in a 425

degree F oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until tender. Cut into

quarters. Scoop out the insides (reserve for another use), leaving

1/4-inch-thick shells. Brush both sides of potato skins with melted

margarine or butter. Place cut side up on a large baking sheet. Bake

in a 425 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp.

2. Meanwhile, for topping, in a medium saucepan cook the red or green

sweet pepper, onion, pecans, and garlic in hot oil until onion is

tender but not brown. Remove saucepan from heat and cool slightly.

Stir in the cheese, crumbled vegetarian bacon, and chives. Spoon onto

potato skins. Return to oven and bake about 2 minutes more or until

cheese melts. Makes 24.

Make-Ahead Tip: Bake potatoes; cool. Wrap and chill for up to 12

hours. Continue as directed.

 

Nutritional facts per serving

 

calories: 171 , total fat: 11g , saturated fat: 3g , cholesterol:

12mg , sodium: 115mg , carbohydrate: 15g , protein: 5g