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Crispy Potato Skins w/ Cheese & Bacon

Staying on the  Superbowl theme these seemed like a good idea and went down a treat!

1) Pierce a few holes in some potatoes (about 14 was enough for 8 people) and bake them in the oven at 350F until the potatoes feel soft to touch and the skin is slightly crispy.

2) Let them cool a little until cool enough to handle  and then slice each potato in half, carefully scooping out the flesh but leaving about 1/2 an inch inside.

3) Turn the oven up to 450F if you can ( i struggle to get mine above 400F but it still worked fine).  Brush the inside and outsides of th potato with canola or grapeseed oil and put back in the oven for 20 minutes, turning the skins over half way through.

4) In the meantime cook some bacon until crispy (about 8-10 rashers), grate a bowl of cheddar cheese (4 cups) and slice 4/5 spring onions.

5) Take the skins out of the oven, fill with cheese and finely chopped bacon and place back in the oven until melted.

6) Sprinkle with finely sliced green onions and top with a dollop of sour cream.  YUM!