Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

potatoes

baked

2 tbsp

margarine

melted

1 cup

colby-monterey jack cheese

shredded

0.5 cup

sour cream

0.5 cup

green onion

sliced

0.25 cup

salsa

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to broil.

Step 2
~4 min

Bake potatoes until tender.

Step 3
~4 min

Cut potatoes lengthwise into fourths.

Step 4
~4 min

Carefully scoop out the potato pulp, leaving 1/4-inch shells.

Step 5
~4 min

Reserve potato pulp for another use.

Step 6
~4 min

Place potato shells, skin sides down, in a broiler pan.

Step 7
~4 min

Brush the inside of the potato shells with melted margarine or butter.

Step 8
~4 min

Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and brown.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese over the potato shells.

Step 10
~4 min

Broil for about 30 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.

Step 11
~4 min

Mix sour cream and sliced green onions in a bowl.

Step 12
~4 min

Spoon the sour cream and green onion mixture onto the cheesy potatoes.

Step 13
~4 min

Top each potato skin with salsa and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.

Use different types of cheese for variety.

Adjust the amount of salsa to your preferred spice level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Potato skins can be baked ahead of time and topped just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer for a Mexican-themed dinner.

Enjoy as a snack while watching a game.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Guacamole
Quesadillas
Tacos

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer and bar food, often associated with Americanized Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game Day
Parties

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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