Crispy Potato Skins with Salsa Picante

Author
Byron Bay Chili Co
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hours 20 minutes
Servings
24 pieces
Category
Appetisers

Ingredients

  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • 1½ cups shredded tasty cheese
  • 3 green onions, finely sliced
  • Byron Bay Chilli Co Mild Salsa Picante
  • 250g regular or light sour cream

Directions

  1. Scrub potatoes and pierce the skin with a sharp knife in several places
  2. Bake at 200C for 1 hour or until potatoes are easily pierced with a skewer
  3. Allow to cool for 15 minutes
  4. Cut each potato into quarters lengthwise
  5. Scoop out cooked potato with a spoon, leaving a shell 5mm thick
  6. Melt butter and olive oil together
  7. Brush on potato skins inside and out and sprinkle with salt
  8. Place skin-side down on a baking tray in a single layer
  9. Bake at 250C for 12-15 minutes or until skins are very crisp
  10. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese
  11. Return to hot oven and bake until cheese melts, approximately 5 minutes
  12. Garnish with green onions
  13. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately with bowls of salsa and sour cream