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Loaded Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 large potatoes
• 1/2 cup diced bacon (about 6-7 slices)
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• Pre-cooking: 30 minutes (boiling potatoes, bacon and onion preparation)
• Assembly: 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15 minutes (baking time)

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Boil potatoes until tender, then let cool and slice them in half lengthwise.
3. Scoop out the insides of the potatoes, leaving a 1/4 inch layer of potato near the skin.
4. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan, leaving the fat.
5. Add onion and red bell pepper to the pan and saute until softened.
6. Return bacon to the pan and add the potato flesh, salt and pepper.
7. Fill each potato skin with the mixture, top with sour cream and shredded cheese.
8. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
9. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving) * Calories: 300 * Fat: 18g * Protein: 12g * Carbohydrates: 25g * Fiber: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Unique and tasty appetizer or light meal
• Can be customized with different fillings and toppings
• Easy to adjust recipe for larger or smaller servings

User Comments:

• "Love the flavor of the bacon and onion mixture! Great appetizer."
• "The sour cream and cheese topping was delicious. Will definitely make this again."
• "The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the filling was very flavorful."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use a heavy oven-safe baking dish to avoid burning the bottoms of the potatoes.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste, as everyone's preference is different.
• Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated before serving.