Baked Potato Skins loaded with bacon

Baked Potato Skins loaded with bacons n loads of cheddar cheese
I tried it at TGIF and from then I became a big fan of it...These were delicious.
Packed with melted cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, tangy sour cream, and a sprinkling of scallions, they're bursting with bold flavor. They're easily one of our favorite game-day appetizers. Such a great idea for a group of hungry football fans, especially with the chilly weather we have been having lately.

I wanted to prepare it from a long time....at last i got some time...
And I recreated restaurant recipe, I can’t think of a better way to use up potato skins than to make these delightful baked potato skins. Save the meat of the potatoes to make mashed potatoes or potato soup. 


INGREDIENTS:

Russet potatoes 6
Butter melted 2 Tbsp
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup
Pre-cooked Bacon pieces 8 Tbsp


For the Sour Cream and Chives Dip:

Sour cream 1 cup 
Salt 1/2 Tbsp
Black pepper (or to taste) 1/2 Tbsp

Fresh chives, chopped 4 Tbsp

METHOD:

For Dip:

1. Thoroughly mix ingredients together and chill until ready to use

For Baked Potato Skins loaded with bacons:

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. Scrub the potatoes under cold water and dry with a paper towel
3. Make two lengthwise cuts through each potato   
4. Put potatoes in a casserole dish or on a baking tray
5. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the skins are crispy and the potatoes are fork tender 
6. Remove from the oven, and let the potatoes cool
7. Scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4 inch of potato in the skins
8. Brush the potatoes with melted butter, sprinkle with the salt and pepper
9. (Optional) bake halves face down in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes
10. Remove from the oven, carefully flip the halves over, and sprinkle insides the cheese and bacon
11. Place back under broiler for just another minute to allow the cheese to melt

Serve immediately with Sour cream and Chives dip.

If you'd prefer not to fry the skins, brush the scooped out skins with 1/4 cup of melted butter and broil for 5 to 7 minutes until brown around then edges, then top with bacon and cheese and proceed as in the instructions for fried potato skins.