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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and salt.
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Place on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
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Cook until fork tender, about 1 hour.
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Remove and cool.
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In a saute pan, over medium heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 6 minutes.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Peel one potato completely and slice 1/4 of the top off each of the remaining potatoes.
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Using a spoon, scrape out the flesh of each potato into a mixing bowl.
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Add the whole peeled potato to the mixing bowl.
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Using a hand held masher, mash the potatoes until smooth.
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Add the butter, sour cream, half of the cheese and the chives.
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Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
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Spoon the potato mixture back into the potato shells.
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Top the potatoes with the remaining cheese and the bacon.
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Place back on the baking sheet and bake until the cheese melts, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Preheat the grill.
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Season the steaks with the remaining olive oil, salt and pepper.
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Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side for medium rare.
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Remove from the grill and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Remove the potatoes from the oven.
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Serve the steaks with the potatoes.
