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Spicy Sausage-Tater Skins

Spicy Sausage-Tater Skins

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These stylin' skins, made extra hearty with the addition of Jimmy Dean® Pork Sausage, are perfect appetizers to serve at your next party.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Regular Flavor Pork Sausage Roll
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2½ cups (10 ounces) shredded Monterey jack cheese with jalapeño peppers, divided
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded, diced
  • ¾ cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped, seeded jalapeño peppers
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
  • 4 large baking potatoes (3 pounds), baked
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in chili powder and cumin; cover. Cook 1 minute; stir. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in cheese, tomatoes, beans, peppers and ¼ cup onions.

2. Cut potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out centers, leaving ¼-inch-thick shells. (Refrigerate removed potato centers for another use.) Place potato shells, skin-sides down, on baking sheet. Brush with butter.

3. Bake 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are crisp and golden brown.

4. Fill each shell with about ¾ cup sausage mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut skins crosswise in half. Top with sour cream, if desired. Garnish with remaining onions.

Cook’s Tips: For best results, use russet potatoes. Scrub potatoes well. Prick potato skins with fork so steam can escape. Bake at 425°F for 45 min. to 1 hour or until tender. What do you with the leftover potatoes? Mashed potatoes make a great thickener for soups. Or, use to make potato pancakes or as a topping for your favorite meat casserole.

Yield:

Makes: 8 servings (2 potato pieces each)