Friday, May 15, 2020

Mac Attack Potato Skins

Can you see the Sesame Seeds?

Ingredients in McDonald's Big Mac
Big Mac Bun
Beef Patty
Shredded Lettuce
Big Mac Sauce
American Cheese
Pickle Slices
Onions
Looking for something fun to do at home & craving a mouthwatering McDonald's Big Mac & Fries?  
We got your back! Special Sauce? Not really, HA, see below! 
This recipe fills your potato skins with cheeseburger-inspired goodness!   This satisfying treat does taste just like a Big Mac with Fries.  

Sauce
2 tbsp. light Thousand Island dressing
1 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1/4 tsp. granulated white sugar (or 1/8 tsp. no-calorie sweetener)
1/4 tsp. white wine vinegar

Skins
Four 10-oz. raw russet potatoes
8 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (at least 96% lean)
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper
1 tbsp. yellow mustard, or more for topping
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
8 hamburger dill pickle chips, chopped
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
Optional toppings: chopped tomato, ketchup



Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  1. In a small bowl, thoroughly mix sauce ingredients.
  2. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork, and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 5 minutes, or until partly softened. Flip potatoes, and microwave for 5 - 8 minutes, until soft on all sides.
  3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the inside flesh (or reserve for another use), leaving about 1/4 inch inside the skin. Place the potato skins on the baking sheet, and bake until crispy, 10 - 12 minutes. 
  4. Meanwhile, bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, and seasonings. Cook, stir, and crumble until beef is fully cooked and onion has softened, 5 - 7 minutes.
  5. Remove skillet from heat. Add mustard, and mix well. Evenly distribute meat mixture among potato skins.
  6. Top with cheese, lettuce, pickles, sesame seeds, and sauce.
TUPPS TIDBITS: We did bake these a bit longer than recipe stated, just to make them crispy

These were definitely a HIT at our house.  Tasted like a Big Mac to me! Loved them! What a neat idea for a recipe and healthier than a 600 calorie BIG MAC!
Keeper RECIPE in our HOUSE!




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