Cheesy Potato Skins with Sausage

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Wash the potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until tender.

3. 3

   While the potatoes are baking, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat and set aside.

4. 4

   Once the potatoes are done, let them cool slightly, then cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.

5. 5

   Brush the potato skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side up on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Flip the skins over and bake for another 5 minutes until the edges are crispy.

7. 7

   Remove the skins from the oven, sprinkle with cheese, and then top with the cooked sausage. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Chop the green onions and sprinkle them over the baked potato skins.

9. 9

   Serve the cheesy potato skins with sausage hot, with a dollop of sour cream if desired.