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Friday, November 27, 2015

Chili Cheese Potato Skins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 10 medium baking potatoes
  • 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
  • 1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
  • chili powder to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a microwave, cook potatoes on high heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. turn and rearrange potatoes for even cooking every few minutes.
  • heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). cut potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop out center of potatoes, leaving about 1/4 inch on the skins. place scooped out potato in a medium bowl, and mash together with margarine and salt. set aside.
  • fry skins in the hot oil, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes. drain on paper towels.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place ground beef in a large skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain. mix in chili seasoning and processed cheese. cook and stir until cheese is melted.
  • stuff potato skins with the ground beef mixture, and top with mashed potato mixture. sprinkle the tops with chili powder. arrange stuffed skins in a single layer on a large baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until mashed potatoes are lightly browned.

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