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Cheesy Ranch Potato Skins




Source of Recipe


Jennifer Paul






List of Ingredients



• 2 med unpeeled baking potatoes
  
• Butter
  
• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
• ¼ cup finely chopped cooked chicken
  
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  
• 2 Tbs. bacon bits
  
• Ranch dressing
  






Instructions



1. Pierce potatoes with fork. Arrange potatoes
   about 1 inch apart in circle on paper towel.
   Microwave uncovered on high 8-10 min or until
   tender. Cut potatoes lengthwise into fourths.
   Carefully scoop out pulp leaving 1/4-inch shells.
   Discard or save leftover potato pulp.
   
2. Set oven to broil. Place potato shells, skin
   sides down, on rack in broiler pan. Cover with
   thin layer of butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
   Broil with tops 4-5 inches from heat about 5 min
   or until crisp and brown.
   
3. Sprinkle chicken and cheese over potato
   shells. Broil about 30 sec or until cheese is
   melted. Sprinkle with bacon bits. Serve hot with
   ranch dressing.