These Loaded BBQ Potato Skins are a quick and easy appetizer.
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Today, I have a “real-life” friend guest posting {as opposed to a virtual friend}. Wendy from Around My Family Table is here to show us a mouth watering recipe that will leave your kids begging for more. Wendy is so talented, and the sweetest lady you’ll ever meet.
Now…about those taters…can you imagine any kid turning these down? Yeah, didn’t think so!
Hi, I’m Wendy from Around My Family Table. I just recently met Shawn at Camp Blogaway and found out we live very close to each other. We’ve hung out a few times since camp and she is such a sweetheart! I’m thrilled to be guest posting today on I Wash…You Dry!
My kids are pretty boring when it comes to lunch. It’s either mac & cheese or Chick-fil-A (aka chicky moo as my 3yo son calls it). But I can occasionally sweet talk them into something a little more exciting like hummus and pita bread, ham roll-ups, soup, or every once in awhile I can sneak in a dressed up leftover dish! I think my kids can spot leftovers from a mile away, but I’ve learned how to hide them pretty well. Yes, I’m a super sneaky mom! I put veggies in their fruit smoothies and they have no idea! Ha!
There really isn’t a recipe per se for this, but more of a concept. Trust me…you can do this. Loaded BBQ potato skins! They were so good, my daughter had thirds….I don’t think she has ever had thirds in her life. I know these are super cute, but they are somewhat healthy and use up those pesky leftovers.
I used up some leftover smoked turkey and brisket for these potatoes. But pulled pork or chicken would be awesome too! Use your own leftovers or even from a restaurant….it’s up to you where you get your leftovers from. Of course, use
your leftover potato skins if you have any…otherwise, just make new ones.
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Loaded BBQ Potato Skins
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes, cooked and halved
- 1 cup BBQ meat
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper
- milk and butter, optional
Instructions
- Preheat broiler on high. When potatoes have cooled slightly, scoop out a little of the actual potato into a large bowl. Add a little butter and milk to the bowl and mash. Season with salt and pepper. Add a little of the mixture back into the potato skins.
- Combine meat and sauce in a bowl and scoop into the potato skins. Sprinkle with cheese. Place under the broiler just until everything heats through and cheese is melted. Watch it closely so it doesn’t burn.
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If you need help baking those taters…check out this handy tutorial!
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Jennifer @ Mother Thyme
Great idea to use leftover barbecue meat with!