Deep-Fried Potato Skins - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• Dash hot pepper sauce
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 6 to 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 4 teaspoons minced chives or green onion