Black Bean & Bacon Stuffed Potato Skins

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, already baked
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained & rinsed
• 4 slices bacon, cooked in microwave till crisp
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• salsa

Recipe

• 1 cut pre-baked potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out potato leaving about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in skin.
• 2 lay them out on a baking sheet with scooped out sides facing up. (or if microwaving, place on a plate)
• 3 sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon each of chili powder and garlic powder over each potato.
• 4 salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 crumble one slice of bacon inside each (but this is also delicious without the bacon!)and fill with about 1-2 tablespoons of black beans.
• 6 sort of press down so it doesn't all fall out.
• 7 top with shredded cheese.
• 8 bake at 475° until cheese has melted, or microwave on high for about 1 minute (or until cheese melts).
• 9 serve with dollop of sour cream and salsa on top.