*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Nacho Potato Skins

Recipe By     : Better Homes & Gardens 9/95
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Potatoes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      Medium        potatoes
     1/4  Cup           margarine -- melted
     1/4  Teaspoon      seasoned salt
                        red pepper -- to taste
   4      Ounces        Colby cheese -- or
   4      Ounces        Monterey jack cheese -- or
   4      Ounces        Cheddar cheese -- or
   4      Ounces        Pepper cheese
   1      Whole         red chili peppers -- optional
                        cilantro -- optional
                        Toppers:
                        avocado -- chopped
                        sour cream
                        salsa
                        guacamole
                        tomato -- chopped
                        olives -- sliced


  On the cheeses that are listed, you need 1 cup of any
combination. Use a vegetable brush to thoroughly scrub
potatoes. Pat dry. If desired, for soft skins, rub with
shorting, margarine, or butter; prick potatoes with a fork.
(Or if desired, for moist skins, skip the shorting rub.
Prick potatoes; wrap each in foil.) Bake potatoes in a 425
oven for 40 to 60 minutes or till tender. Cut lengthwise
into quarters. Scoop out the potato pulp, leaving 1/4 inch
thick shells.
  Reserve the potato pulp for another use, such as mashed
potatoes. Brush both sides of the potato skins with the 1/4
cup margarine or butter. Sprinkle the insides of the potato
skins with seasoned salt and ground red pepper. Place
potato pieces, skin side up, on the unheated rack of a
broiler pan.
  Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 3 minutes. Turn potato
pieces skin side down. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Broil
for 2 minutes more. Arrange the potato pieces on a heated
serving platter. If desired, garnish with a red chili
pepper and a cilantro sprig; serve with desired toppers.
Makes 24 appetizer servings.



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