-Egg filled breakfast potato skins will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them on a parchment lined baking sheet, once frozen put them in a zippered plastic freezer bag, squeeze air out, mark with recipe and date frozen. Reheat refrigerated potato skins for 30 seconds in the microwave on low (if frozen for 1 minute) or 5 minutes in a toaster oven set at 325 (if frozen for 15 minutes).
-Use russet potatoes in 5 - 10 pound bags. Typically these will be the perfect size for potato skins, smaller sizes hold up better.
-Recipe Variation #1: If you are watching your cholesterol you can substitute egg whites for any of these variations. These egg white potato skins do not freeze well, the egg whites tend to get rubbery when frozen.
-Recipe Variation #2: Ham (or cooked crumbled bacon) and Cheese, add cubed or chopped deli ham and cheddar cheese.
-Recipe Variation #3: Perfectly Plain, leave the Garlic and Herb Cheese out.
-Recipe Variation #4: Add 4 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 2 Tablespoons favorite herb, basil or thyme are good choices. Or how about the classic combination of tomato and basil?
-Recipe Variation #5: Add 2 Tablespoons of your favorite cheese, cream cheese, Swiss or cheddar are good, and 2 Tablespoons chopped chives when cooking the scrambled eggs.
-Option: If you need another use for the scooped out potato pulp, see _____________