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Half-Time Skins
Yield: 1 dozen

Ingredients:
Ingredients for Potato Skins:
6 small Idaho® Potatoes
1/2 cup of vegetable or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1/2 teaspoon of paprika or Cajun seasoning

Toppings Ready-To-Go
Sour cream - low-fat
Sliced scallions
Salsa
Guacamole
Grated Jack or Cheddar cheese
Chili
Caramelized onions
Stewed tomatoes
Peas or corn
Ricotta cheese
Hot pepper sauce

Directions:

  1. Brush each potato lightly with oil and bake at 375°F for approximately 45 minutes.
  2. Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the centers, leaving 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin
  3. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper and paprika.
  4. Lightly brush the interior of the potatoes with oil and sprinkle with seasoning.
  5. Re-bake skins at 375°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with toppings and accompaniments.


Estimated Nutritional Analysis per Serving: 50 calories, 5 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 0 grams protein, 2 grams carbohydrate, 0 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium.

Recipe courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission.