Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Do not bake the potatoes in a microwave for this recipe, because the skins will become too soft. Prepare a cookie sheet with nonstick pan spray.
2. Step2
   Wash the potatoes and poke them with a fork or the tip of a knife in several places. Bake the potatoes 1 hour, or until tender; cool.
3. Step3
   Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the pulp, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. (Reserve the pulp for another use). Cut each shell in half lengthwise; place on a cookie sheet.
4. Step4
   Combine the salsa and margarine; brush over the insides of shells. Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes.
5. Step5
   Sprinkle the skins with cheese; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve warm.
6. Step6
   Variation Instructions: For a milder flavor, use Monterey Jack cheese without jalapeños. To increase the spice quotient, use a hot salsa.