Instructions: (Optional ingredients) sour cream, jalapenos, and picante sauce, chives, pepper, etc.

Method

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. (Pulp may be used for other recipes, eg. twice-baked potatoes). 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.

Yield: 1 dozen small servings

ISBN 0-961-917-0-0

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