Spicy Potato Skins

Spicy Potato Skins

These crispy Spicy Potato Skins are an easy appetizer, game-day snack, or side dish. The potato shells are brushed with a buttery seasoning mixture and baked until golden brown and crunchy around the edges. Serve them plain or add your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 8 baking potatoes, scrubbed well
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Scrub the potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork.
3. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until fork tender.
4. Remove and cool until safe to handle.
5. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
6. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. For smaller appetizers, cut each half in half again.
7. Scoop out the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato attached to the skin.
8. Reserve the potato flesh for mashed potatoes, soup, or another recipe.
9. Place the potato skins skin-side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
10. Combine melted butter, hot sauce, salt, and onion powder.
11. Brush the mixture generously over the potato skins.
12. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
13. Serve immediately.

Yield: 16 potato skin halves