Gourmet Potato Skins

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 russet potatoes
• kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 7 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
• 3 1/2 ounces ham, chopped (or crumbled bacon)
• 1/2 large red pepper, diced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 rinse potatoes, prick all over with a fork and place on a bed of salt in a baking dish; bake in a preheated 400f oven for an hour or until just tender, turning once.
• 2 after the potatoes have cooled slightly, cut in half lengthwise and, using a small spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato lining each half; brush the potato halves inside & out with butter and place on a baking sheet.
• 3 sprinkle with half the cheese, fill the potatoes with ham (or bacon), red pepper & green onions; season with salt & freshly ground pepper and top with remaining cheese.
• 4 bake for 15 minutes or until hot & bubbling.