Cheddar, Bacon And Scallion Twice Baked Potatoes

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Wash the Potatoes, scrubbing well. Dry. Poke each Potato with a Paring Knife, about 3-4 holes per side.

3. 3

   Rub each Potato with about a tablespoon of Oil each. You can use any Oil that you like. Sprinkle each Potato liberally with Salt.

4. 4

   Place the Potatoes on a Rack and into the Oven. Place a sheet of Foil on the Rack below the Potatoes, to catch any drips.

5. 5

   Bake the Potatoes for about an hour, turning the Potatoes over halfway through.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, slice the Bacon into small pieces. Cook on medium heat in a Skillet until golden and crisp. Drain on a Paper Towel.

7. 7

   When the Potatoes are baked through, cut each Potato in half. Scoop out the center, leaving a small border around the edges of the Potato, just enough to give the Potato stability to stand up, without falling apart or folding on itself.

8. 8

   Heat the Milk to just about Boiling.

9. 9

   Mash up the Potatoes with the Milk, Sour Cream and Butter, using a Potato Masher or even a Fork. Season with Salt and Pepper.

10. 10

    Add half of the Bacon, half the Scallions and half of the Shredded Cheese and mix to combine.

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    Place 1/4 of the Potato mixture into each Potato half. Top with the rest of the Cheese.

12. 12

    Bake for about 15 minutes until the Cheese has melted.

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    Garnish with the remaining Scallions and Bacon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.