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Bacon, Egg and Cheese Potato Skins Recipe

Servings 10 Potato Skin Halves
Author Stefanie Fauquet

Ingredients

  • 5 baking potatoes scrubbed
  • 8 slices Smithfield Applewood Smoked Thick Cut cooked & chopped
  • 4 eggs scrambled
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • Chives for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  2. Pierce each potato several times with fork and place directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven to cool.
  3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out centers (save for other use) leaving the shells.
  4. Place on greased baking sheet and brush each with melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and better.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Turn over and bake for additional 5-10 minutes, until crispy.
  7. Remove from oven, fill potato skins with cheese, scrambled eggs and bacon.
  8. Return to oven to cook an additional 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  9. Top with chives and serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.