Monster Mash Potato Skins

Here’s a delightful and spooky recipe perfect for a Halloween or any themed party!

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
• 1/2 cup bacon bits (cooked)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Black olives (for monster eyes)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Optional: green onions or chives (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Bake the Potatoes:

   • Wash the potatoes thoroughly and poke a few holes with a fork.
   • Rub the skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
   • Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

3. Prepare the Potato Skins:

   • Once the potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
   • Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skin to hold its shape.

4. Fill the Skins:

   • In a bowl, mix the scooped-out potato flesh with shredded cheese, bacon bits, salt, and pepper.
   • Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins, filling them generously.

5. Bake Again:

   • Return the filled potato skins to the oven on a baking sheet.
   • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are crispy.

6. Serve:

   • Remove the potato skins from the oven and let them cool slightly.
   • Top each skin with a dollop of sour cream.
   • Slice the black olives to create “eyes” and place them on the sour cream.

7. Garnish:

   • Optionally, sprinkle chopped green onions or chives over the top for added color and flavor.

8. Enjoy:

   • Serve your Monster Mash Potato Skins warm and enjoy this spooky treat!

These potato skins are perfect for a Halloween party or any fun gathering. Enjoy your cooking!