Ingredients
- 8 medium potatoes (or little ones)
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 large yellow onions, diced
- Salt and ground pepper
- 8 oz. loose sausage meat, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 scallions, sliced
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then coat with Pam.
Poke potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on high until tender, 10-12 minutes for medium potatoes. Allow to cool until easily handled.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium flame, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onions and cook until softened and browned, 15-18 minutes.
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half. Scoop out the insides leaving 1/4" thick wall of potato flesh on the skin. Arrange the halves skin sides down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the potatoes with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper, then bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crisped and browned.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together the reserved potato flesh and the sausage. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. In a small bowl, still together the sour cream and garlic. Set aside.
Once the potato skins have baked, start layering them. Spoon a bit of the caramelized onions into the bottom of each shell. Top with the sausage-potato mixture. This should mostly fill the shell.
Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the potatoes, followed by cheese. Bake for another 10 minutes. Top with a dollop of garlic sour cream and sprinkle with the scallions. Serve immediately.