Ingredients

  • 6 medium potatoes equal-sized
  • cooking oil spray
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives finely
  • sour cream to serve
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion medium, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 orange pepper or yellow, deseeded, finely chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Scrub potatoes and pat dry with paper; towels and pierce all over with a fork. Place on prepared tray and spray with oil. Bake for 50-55 mins or until tender. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Cut each potato in half. Using a small spoon, hollow out center of each potato, leaving shell 1/4 inch thick. Cut into thick wedges. Place on baking tray in a single layer. Brush generously with butter and bake for 15-20 mins or until golden brown. Top with cheese and chives and bake for 3-4 mins or until golden and bubbly.
  • For the salsa, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over a medium heat. Add onion and cook and stir for 5 mins or until soft. Add garlic, pepper and tomatoes and cook and stir for 1 min or until fragrant. Add tomato paste and 1-2 tbsp water and simmer for 10-12 mins or until pulpy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve potato skins with warm salsa and sour cream.