Potato skins

Potato skins

Potato skins accompanied by dipping sauces, presented as an appetizer.
Course Appetizer
Place of origin United States
Main ingredients Potato
Cookbook: Potato skins  Media: Potato skins

Potato skins are a snack food or appetizer made of unpeeled potato halves, hollowed and dressed with bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions. They are commonly found on the menus of casual dining restaurants such as T.G.I. Friday's, which is known for serving them.[1]

While commonly eaten in restaurants, these snacks are also commonly made in homes across America. They have become a household favorite since they were introduced in American life. They are used as snacks for events such as The Super Bowl and other large events.

History

As an appetizer in restaurants, potato skins have been around since approximately the 1970s with T.G.I. Friday's having documented making them as early as 1974. [2] Even so, many other restaurants such as Prime Rib Restaurant and R.J. Grunts of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises have claims to be a part of the pioneer list of the first restaurants to serve potato skins. [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Appetizers". Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "T.G.I. Friday's History". Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Odiorne, Don. "History of Potato Skins on the Menu". Idaho Potato Commission. Retrieved 6 March 2013.


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