Ingredients

6 medium potatoes

2oz melted butter

salt and pepper to season

Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Scrub potatoes and prick each one several times with a fork.

Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes until tender.

Cut each potato lengthwise in half.

Scoop potato out of the skins leaving a 1/8" thick shell.

Brush skins inside and out with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.

Place skins, skin-side down, on a baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes until crisp.

Now add your favourite fillings.

Cooks Comments and Tips

A few of my favourite fillings are :-

1. Crispy bacon and cheese

2. Tuna mayo and chopped spring onion

3. Bolognaise sauce with grated parmesan

The possibilities are endless, try a few of your own ideas.

By the way don't waste the scooped out potato as this can be used for another recipe or even to thicken a soup.