Nacho Potato Skins Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 medium potatoes , such as russet (2 lbs)
cooking oil
shortening
butter or margarine
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/4 tsp seasoning salt
ground red pepper
4 oz colby-monterey jack cheese
sour cream
salsa
guacamole
chopped tomato
chopped sliced, sliced sweet pepper
chopped sliced, sliced green onion
chopped sliced, sliced pitted ripe olives
chopped sliced, sliced fresh cilantro

Directions:

Heat oven to 425 degrees.
Scrub potatoes, pat dry, rub with cooking oil, shortening, butter or margarine, prick potatoes with a fork.
Bake for 40 to 60 minutes or till tender.
(or microwave on high for 15 to 20 minutes till tender) Cut potatoes lengthwise into quarters.
Scoop out the pulp, leaving 1/4 inch thick shells.
Reserve the pulp for mashed potatoes or another use.
Brush both sides of the potato pieces with the 1/4 cup butter or margarine.
Sprinkle the insides with seasoned salt and ground red pepper.
Place potato pieces, skin sides 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 2 minutes more.
Arrange the potato pieces on a heated serving platter.
Serve with desired toppers.
To make ahead, bake, scoop, and season the potatoes, place in a covered container and regrigerate up to 2 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	68.02 Kcal (285 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.43g	5%
Cholesterol	9.29mg	3%
Sodium	73.95mg	3%
Potassium	131.29mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.75g	3%
Sugars	1.51g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	5%
Protein	1.96g	4%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	45.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.35 Kcal (634 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.63g	5%
Cholesterol	20.67mg	3%
Sodium	164.54mg	3%
Potassium	292.11mg	3%
Total Carbs	17.24g	3%
Sugars	3.36g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.52g	5%
Protein	4.36g	4%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	1%
Vitamin A	1mg	15%
Iron	0.8mg	2%
Calcium	101.6mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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