Twice-Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 russet potatoes + 1 extra
• 4 slices of thick cut bacon, fried and chopped
• 1/2 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (plus more for topping)
• 1/2 cup sour cream + extra for topping
• 4 tbsp butter (half a stick)
• 4 green onions, sliced and chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bake the potatoes or use the microwave but the skins will be easier to work with from the oven

2. Split all of the potatoes and scoop into a bowl, leaving enough potato around the skin to allow it to hold its shape

3. Place the now empty skins on a baking tray lined with parchment or a silpat

4. To the bowl, add butter, allow it to melt from the hot potatoes and stir to combine

5. Add cheese, sour cream, bacon, and half the green onions, and salt and pepper (about 1/2-1tsp salt but taste it to be sure you're not over salting)

6. Stir all ingredients until evenly combined

7. Using a spoon, fill all but one of the potato skins with the filling mixture

8. Top with more cheese

9. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and potatoes are hot

10. Top with salt, pepper, sour cream, and green onions or chives