BBQ Chicken Potato Skins

When I think of potato skins I think of the days when we used to go out for happy Hour after work.  Now there is no time for Happy Hour  and it is often frowned upon to bring your kids to a bar so we have to make due at home:)  That's okay with us though because these potato skins are even better!  I even serve them with a salad and call it dinner!

Ingredients:

• 4 Potatoes
• Chicken ( I used a leftover grilled chicken breast from the night before and made 8 potato skins)
• About a cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• A Tablespoon or so of Chopped Green Onion
• About a 1/4 Cup of Your Favorite BBQ Sauce (I used Best Darn BBQ Recipe)
• 3 Pieces of Bacon Cooked and Crumbles (or Hormel Real Bacon Pieces)
• Homemade Ranch Dressing

Makes 8 potato skins

Scrub outside of potatoes with vegetable brush.  Pierce potatoes multiple times with a sharp knife.  Cook in microwave for about 7 minutes turning over halfway through.  Cooking time varies because of potato size and the number you are cooking.  You can stick a knife in them to see if they are done.  If the knife goes in easily then they are done.  

Let them cool for about 10 minutes.  Cut them in half lengthwise.  Carefully scoop the insides of the potatoes out.  Make sure to keep the skin intact.  

Place potato insides in a bowl and save for another recipe (I will share my great idea for breakfast with you later).

 Preheat oven to 350.  Dice chicken and toss with your favorite BBQ Sauce.

 Load up your potato skins with chicken and bacon.

 Top with cheese and onions.  Bake for 8-10 minutes.  I like to serve them with Ranch Dressing for dipping.

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Tufano Salsa Dip

 

 The Tufano family holds a very special place in our hearts. Lucy, Tracy and Sherrie all met the exact same day while working together at Bath and Body Works and we have been friends ever since. Lucy often had us over to her house for get togethers. She always made sure to have snacks for everyone. This salsa dip was something that we could always expect her to serve. It is something that you can throw together very quickly and it tastes SO good!

 

Ingredients:

• 1 Block of Cream Cheese
• 3/4 Cup Chi-Chi's Salsa (I am usually not a stickler about brands but with this it is a MUST!)
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
• Tortilla Chips (my kids really like it with pretzels)

With mixer blend together cream cheese and salsa. Add in 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Blend. Pour dip into serving bowl and top with remaining cheese.

Pizza Rolls- all Grown Up

My husband is a hot lunch kind of guy and when he is home for lunch on the weekends the last thing I want to be doing on my Saturday or Sunday afternoon is cooking lunch (because I usually cook breakfast and dinner).  I often make these Pizza Rolls along with Ham and Cheese Calzones to keep in the freezer for those weekend lunches.  I can also take them straight from the freezer and put them in the kids' lunch boxes and they thaw in time for them to enjoy in place of a sandwich at school.  These Pizza Rolls are the perfect addition to Family Movie Night, Game Day, and Parties.

Ingredients:

• Pepperoni
• Mozzarella
• Garlic Salt
• You favorite Pizza Dough Recipe (I will post mine soon)

Flour your counter top and roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick.  Then layer Pepperoni and Shredded Mozzarella.  Sprinkle with Garlic Salt.

Next tightly roll the dough into a log form.  I recommend making them no longer than 14 inches, because if you make them too big it will take too long for middle to cook and the outside will be too overdone.  Pinch the ends and seam closed with your fingertips.  Brush roll with butter to ensure a nice golden color while baking.  Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.  I line my baking sheet with parchment paper just in case one of the seams opens up.  Baking time will vary based on the size and thickness of the dough.  Just keep an eye on it.

Serve right away with a side of marinara sauce or let them cook completely and you can put them in the freezer for a quick and easy meal later on or even a late night snack:)

This recipe was featured on our Appetizing April Menu. Check out the entire April menu for a variety of dinner ideas!