Party Potato Skins

• 8 small baking potatoes
• vegetable oil
• garlic salt
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh chives, divided
• 2 Tbsp. chopped green chiles
• 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
• 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper

1. Scrub potatoes and rub skins with oil.
2. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
3. Bake at 400u0b0 for 30 to 45 minutes or until done.
4. Allow to cool to touch.
5. Cut top third off each potato.
6. Discard tops.
7. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/8-inch thick shells.
8. (Pulp can be used for mashed potatoes.) Fry potato skins in 375u0b0 oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until brown. Drain on paper towels.
9. Place skins, cut side up, on ungreased baking sheet.
10. Sprinkle with garlic salt and cheese.
11. Broil 6 inches from heat for 30 seconds or until cheese melts.
12. Top skins with bacon and 1 tablespoon of chives.
13. Press green chiles between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
14. Combine chiles, sour cream and red pepper in a small bowl.
15. Stir well.
16. Top with remaining tablespoon of chives.
17. Serve with potato skins.
18. Yields 8 servings.

baking potatoes, vegetable oil, garlic, cheddar cheese, bacon, fresh chives, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=965718 (may not work)