Cheesy Baked Potato Skins

Makes 8

Ingredients:

• 4 Russet baked potatoes, cut in half
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt
• Dairy Isle Cheddar 
• Dairy Isle Mozzarella 

Directions:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 350F.
2. Rub the potatoes in olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle with the sea salt and bake for 1 hour, until golden and crispy.
4. Remove from oven and bring to room temperature.
5. Once cooled, remove the inside of the potato using a spoon, leaving ¼ inch from the skin.
6. Add two inches of oil to a pan and fry the potato skins until golden.
7. Stuff potato ½ with cheese sauce (recipe below), and top with lots of mozzarella and mild cheddar.
8. Bake in a 350F oven on a baking pan until cheese is melted.
9. Top with bacon bits, sour cream and green onions to serve.

Dairy Isle Cheese Sauce Ingredients:

• ¼ Cup Dairy Isle Butter
• ¼ Cup flour
• 2 Cups milk
• 2 Cups Dairy Isle Cheddar 
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Whisk in flour and cook until golden.
3. Add milk and stir until thickened.
4. Stir in cheese until melted.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.