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Southwest Potato Skins

Source of Recipe


From "Gooseberry Patch Classics: Appetizers"



List of Ingredients



• 6 potatoes
  
• 1 pound ground beef
  
• ½ cup chopped onion
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp pepper
  
• 1 (1¼-ounce) package taco seasoning
  
• 2 (12-ounce) packages shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  
• 1 (12-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
  
• Garnish: chives, bacon bits, and sour cream
  






Instructions



1. Bake potatoes at 450° F for one hour or until potatoes are tender. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out center of each potato, leaving ¼-inch around the edges. Save centers of potatoes for another recipe.
   
   
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion, salt, and pepper; drain. Add taco seasoning and simmer.
   
   
3. Place potato halves in a greased 15- x 12-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons ground beef each, then top with mozzarella and remaining Cheddar cheese. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat source until cheese is bubbly. Sprinkle on chives, bacon bits, and sour cream.
   
   Makes 1 dozen.