From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!floyd!cmcl2!philabs!sdcsvax!phonlab!sdcatta!sdcattb!wa125 Newsgroups: net.cooks Title: Tempting Potato Recipe Article-I.D.: sdcattb.622 Posted: Sat Jun 26 22:26:05 1982 Received: Wed Jun 30 02:49:26 1982 >From the LA Times, who got it locally. Old Ox Potato Skins 4 or 5 baked potatoes Oil for deep frying Seasoned salt or salt and pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions Cut baked potatoes in halves lengthwise. Scoop out Potato flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch shell. Cook skins in hot deep oil heated to about 400 degrees, 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season to taste with seasoned salt. Fill each potato half with some of the Cheddar, bacon and green onions. Brown under broiler until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes. May be served with sour cream or any desired creamy dressing. Makes 8 to 10 servings. [unless you're really hungry...] * all communications always welcome. --Steve m serocki --sdcattb!wa125