Appetizers

Super Skins

photo by:

kraft

Not that we don’t like the fluffy inside of a potato. Let’s just say that replacing it with bacon, melty cheese and a cool topping makes us dig into the alternative.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

24 servings

add your photo

add to shopping list

add to recipe box

send/share

What You Need

baking potatoes (2 lb.), baked

Tbsp. oil

jar (15 oz.) CHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip

1/4

cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits

1/2

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

green onions, sliced

Make It

HEAT oven to 375°F.

CUT potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. (Reserve centers for another use.) Cut shells crosswise in half.

PLACE shells, skin-sides down, on baking sheet; brush insides of shells lightly with oil. Bake 15 min. or until golden brown.

MICROWAVE CHEEZ WHIZ in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 min., stirring after 1-1/2 min. Pour into potato shells; top with remaining ingredients.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Savor every bite of this warm appetizer. Each serving, 1 potato skin, goes a long way on flavor.

Make Ahead

Having a party? Bake the potatoes the day before to save time on the day of the party. Store, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to use; continue as directed.

Variation

Substitute 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA® for the CHEEZ WHIZ and 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked and crumbled, for the bacon bits.

Rate recipes, or edit your previous ratings and more. Join / Sign In

Yvy513

posted:2/24/2011

Made this for the first time today and loved it. My husband and daughter weren't too crazy about them, which absolutely surprised me. I even left some without sour cream for my husband. For a crispier skin, I rubbed oil on the potatoes, and then salted them before putting them in the over for an hour and 15 minutes. I followed the recipe exactly, however, next time I will be using shredded cheddar instead of the Cheez Whiz.

susansexy

posted:11/4/2010

I did everything in the recipe but it didn't taste like the one at the resturant. Is there any way to make the skins crispy and not burn it. Help! I really want to make it again.

KatieABrown

posted:7/30/2010

Very good. I used shredded cheddar cheese instead of melted cheese whiz and just put it back in the oven for a minute longer to melt the cheese.

a cook

posted:5/2/2010

I have not made this yet but wanted to answer the question of the previous poster, jesmar. The recipe states that the 2 lbs potatoes, baked. So they should be baked when you begin the recipe. Hope that helps.

jesmar

posted:4/29/2010

Can someone please tell me how to scoop the insides out of a raw potato. I think next time I will microwave the potato first so it's softer.

pjnnunez

posted:1/20/2010

I made these for the game on Sunday and everyone loved them. I used shredded Chedder cheese instead of the cheese whiz. Came out great!

punk9er

posted:1/15/2010

Made these for a football party and they were so easy to make! I baked the potatoes in plastic wrap in the microwave to cut down on cooking time and then followed the rest of the recipe in the oven.

Sara8327

posted:7/7/2009

Tasted good. Took some effort though.

a cook

posted:5/26/2009

This recipe is delicious, to make it even more special, you should add a little something of your own. I added with some of mines, chopped ham, bits of shrimps,chunks of baked tomatoes and etc.

Rosiecheex

posted:2/21/2009

These were great skins. I used shredded cheddar instead of the cheese wiz and they came out great