Cheesy Potato Skins - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 medium baking potatoes
    vegetable oil
    seasoned salt
    1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
    6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
    commercial sour cream
Preparation
    Scrub potatoes thoroughly; rub skins with oil.
    Bake at 400\u00b0 for 1 hour, or until done.
    Allow potatoes to cool to touch.
    Cut in half lengthwise; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving 1/8 to 1/4-inch shells.
    (Pulp may be used for mashed potatoes or served for another recipe.)
    Cut shells in half crosswise; deep fry in hot oil (375\u00b0) for 2 minutes, or until lightly browned.
    Drain on paper towels.
    Place skins on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt, cheese and bacon.
    Place under broiler until cheese melts.
    Serve with sour cream.
    Yields 1 dozen appetizer servings.

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