Loaded Red Potato Skins

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These are great as an appetizer or cut the recipe in half to serve as a side dish for a dinner serving about 4-6 guests. Serve with sour cream on the side. Cooking time includes cooking of bacon.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Place potatoes on a large baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until tender.

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Cool to touch.

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Cut each potato in half , then cut a thin slice from the bottom of each potato.

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With a small spoon or a melon ball scooper , scoop out potato pulp , leaving about a 1 / 4 inch shell.

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Set shells aside and reserve pulp.

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In a medium bowl , lightly mash the pulp.

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Stir in remaining ingredients.

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Spoon the filling into the shells.

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Place back onto baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes or until golden and heated through.

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Ingredients

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red potatoes, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, scallion, bacon, fresh basil leaves