Ingredients
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4 large baking potatoes, baked
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2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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salt and pepper
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1/4 teaspoon paprika or 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1 1/2-2 cups grated cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup finely chopped chives or 1/2 cup green onion
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1 teaspoon mustard
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1 teaspoon hot sauce
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3 tablespoons sour cream
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8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 egg
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1 cup green peppers or 1 cup yellow pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop out flesh (discard or save for another use) leave a ¼ inch shell.
- Place on a greased or lined baking sheet.
- Mix together the oil, salt, pepper and paprika and brush all over the skins.
- Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes skin side up.
- Turn over and bake again for 7-8 minutes.
- In the meantime mix together: cheddar cheese, red pepper, and chives.
- Mix together in another bowl the garlic, mustard, hot sauce, sour cream and the egg, and then combine with the mix above.
- Divide this mixture into the skins, sprinkle with bacon, return to the oven and bake for about 4-5 minutes.
- Very nice served with more sour cream and green onions.