Twice Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients:

4 large baking potatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
8 green onions, sliced
8 slices bacon
1 packet of ranch seasoning
1/4 cup of BBQ sauce (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1. Poke holes in potatoes with fork and microwave for about three minutes per potato (check for tenderness).
2. While your potatoes are cooking, cook your bacon until brown and crispy and set aside.
3. When potatoes are done allow them to cool for a little while.
Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a large bowl leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh so the potato maintains it’s shape; save skins.
4. Place the potato skins back on the baking tray and toss them back in the oven for ten to fifteen minutes while you prepare the filling. This will ensure your potato skins are firm and slightly crispy.
5. Add butter and sour cream to the potatoes. Add about half of your ranch dressing seasoning packet and mix well. Taste the potato mixture to see if you need to add more ranch. Keep repeating until you’re happy with the amount of ranch. Stir in pepper, crumbled bacon, green onions and anything else you want.
6. Fill the potato skins with the potato mixture and top with cheddar cheese.
7. Bake for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.