Chili Cheese Potato Skins
Serves: 2
Iva Padberg
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
44
Spice
43
Sweetness
48
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Margarine450 g
Ground BeefDirections:
1
In a microwave, cook potatoes on high heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes
2
Turn and rearrange potatoes for even cooking every few minutes
3
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
4
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop out center of potatoes, leaving about 1/4 inch on the skins
5
Place scooped out potato in a medium bowl, and mash together with margarine and salt
6
Set aside
7
Fry skins in the hot oil, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes
8
Drain on paper towels
9
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
10
Place ground beef in a large skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain
11
Mix in chili seasoning and processed cheese
12
Cook and stir until cheese is melted
13
Stuff potato skins with the ground beef mixture, and top with mashed potato mixture
14
Sprinkle the tops with chili powder
15
Arrange stuffed skins in a single layer on a large baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until mashed potatoes are lightly browned