Healthier Southwest Potato Skins
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 6 slice bacon. ( cooked and crumbled )
- 1 can black beans (drained)
- 1/2 bag of frozen corn or can of corn
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cup shredded mexican blend cheese or whatever you prefer. I've used mozzarella as well.
- 1 salt
- Place potatoes in microwave for approx 15 minutes .turning a couple times .
- ( you can also bake potatoes in oven but it takes longer )
- While potatoes are cooking , fry bacon in skillet til done and set aside on paper towel.
- When ready crumble into small pieces.
- When potatoes are done, let cool then cut each potato in half.
- Scoop out majority of flesh of each potato halves...place flesh in bowl and use for later if you wish.
- Place 1/2 tablespoon of butter in each potato boat and sprinkle with salt.
- Scoop a small spoonful of black beans into each potato boat
- Place a 1/2 teaspoon of corn and a sprinkle of chopped onion .
- Sprinkle on the crumbled bacon
- Sprinkle cheese (as much or as little as you like) on top of potatos and salt again
- Place under broiler for approx 5 minutes .
- Keep an eye on them so they dont burn.
- Broiling goes fast !
- Serve with Sour Cream or Ranch Dressing .No oil used ..No Frying ..absolutely delicious.
- I NEVER have any left over
potatoes, bacon, black beans, corn, onion, butter, cheese, salt
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/348490-healthier-southwest-potato-skins (may not work)