Transform all the savory goodness of a loaded baked potato into appetizer form with this game day-friendly cheese ball recipe ...

Crispy potato skins are filled with creamy cheese and savory bacon, and topped with tangy sour cream and scallions.

Working with one potato piece at a time, press the cut side into the cheese until a thick, even layer of cheese sticks to the potato. Place cut-side down on the baking sheet, spacing the pieces ...

Using a teaspoon, gently scoop out the centers of the potatoes without piercing the bottoms. Place the potato flesh in a bowl ...

Peel the potatoes and use the julienne blade on a mandoline to make thin matchsticks (or slice by hand). Put the onion, garlic, bay leaf and lardons into a large non-stick frying pan and cook ...