Potato Skins
Potato skins are definitely one of my favorite BBQ sides, Quite versatile as well.
So many things you can add to them to make them your own
"famous potato skins"
So many things you can add to them to make them your own
"famous potato skins"
I will give you the basic recipe and you run with it!
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I use Russet potatoes because they have a thick hearty skin that gets nice and crispy
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Try to pick small to medium uniform sized potatoes. Rinse them thoroughly.
Rub them with butter, then salt & pepper.
Rub them with butter, then salt & pepper.
Place them in a pre heated oven, or indirect on the BBQ, at 450 deg.
until just fork tender and the skin is nice and crispy.
until just fork tender and the skin is nice and crispy.
Let them cool so you can handle them.
Then slice them in half and with a spoon slowly carve out the majority of the inside,
leaving about 1/4 inch. Scraping a little bit at a time will help prevent breaking through the skin.
Then slice them in half and with a spoon slowly carve out the majority of the inside,
leaving about 1/4 inch. Scraping a little bit at a time will help prevent breaking through the skin.
Now its time to add your favorite toppings.
For a basic go to skin, add shredded cheddar and jack cheese and pre cooked chopped bacon.
I like a little kick to mine, so I add diced seeded Serrano peppers.
For a basic go to skin, add shredded cheddar and jack cheese and pre cooked chopped bacon.
I like a little kick to mine, so I add diced seeded Serrano peppers.
All of this can easily be done the day before, then store them in the fridge overnight
20 minutes before you are ready to serve, or just before people arrive,
Place the potato skins, on a baking pan, back in the oven ,
or directly on the grill with indirect heat at 400 deg until cheese is melted
Place the potato skins, on a baking pan, back in the oven ,
or directly on the grill with indirect heat at 400 deg until cheese is melted
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Garnish with diced green onion
serve with ranch dressing for dip "Have Fun"
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