Ingredients

  • 4 lg. baking potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 jar (8 oz.) taco sauce
  • 1-1/2 cup Monterey Jack
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and choped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Bake the potatoes in the oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove, leaving the oven on and let cool until easy to handle.
  • Halve the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out the pulp, leaving shells 1/8 of an inch thick.
  • Half each potato shell lengthwise then half each piece crosswise.
  • Arrange the potato skins flesh side up on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with the chili powder and salt.
  • Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until heated through.
  • Meanwhile combine the taco sauce, cheese, peppers, garlic and parsley in a small bowl.
  • Spoon the mixture onto the hot potato skins.
  • With the oven rack set 4 inches from the heat, broil the skins for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.