Ingredients

  • 7 medium-size baking potatoes (about 2 3/4 lb.)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine, melted
  • 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper

Method

  • Scrub potatoes; prick with fork.
  • Bake at 400° for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until done.
  • Let potatoes cool to touch.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out potato pulp, leaving 1/4-inch thick shells.
  • Reserve pulp for another use.
  • Cut each potato shell lengthwise into 2 equal strips.
  • Cut strips in half crosswise.
  • Place potato skins, skin side down in a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Brush potato skins lightly with melted margarine.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture over potato skins.
  • Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until crisp.
  • Yields 56 appetizers.
  • Contains 13 calories.