Cheese and Bacon Potato Skins

• 3 medium potatoes (approx. 800g)
• 6 bacon rashers
• 250g grated cheese at room temperature (to taste, too much is better than too little!)
• Pinch of salt (to taste)
• Pinch of pepper (to taste)
• 1tsp garlic granules (to taste)

The above portions are recommended to accompany a main dish.To have as a minor snack adjust the portions accordingly.

1. Pierce potatoes with a fork and microwave potatoes 12-15 minutes (800watts E)
2. Cut the bacon into 1cm pieces and fry until crispy.
3. Once bacon is cooked, place in a mixing bowl. Remove some and chop into smaller pieces to use later.
4. Take potatoes out of the microwave, and place on a baking tray. Cook for 10-15 minutes, on 240°C. When ready they will have a nice crispy skin. 
5. Put the cheese into the mixing bowl leaving enough for the topping later.
6. Once potatoes are cooked, cut each one into half (lengthways)
7. Scoop out the middle of the potatoes and place in the mixing bowl with the bacon and cheese.
8. Repeat for the other halves.
9. Add salt, pepper, garlic granules, mixing thoroughly with a fork (taste for enough seasoning).
10. If needed add a drop of water to make the potato smoother.
11. Fill the empty skins with mixture.
12. Top with cheese.
13. Top with bacon
14. Grill until cheese is bubbling.

Enjoy