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Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
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Pierce each potato several times with a fork or sharp knife.
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Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until the skins are crisp and a knife easily pierces the potatoes, about 50 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
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Set the oven to the broil setting.
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Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
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Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch intact; reserve the flesh for another use.
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Brush the insides of the potatoes with the melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
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Flip the potatoes over, brush the skin sides with butter, and season with salt and pepper.
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Evenly space the potato halves skin-side up on a baking sheet and broil until the butter foams and the skins start to crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes (keep a close watch so they dont burn).
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Flip the potato halves over and broil until the top edges just start to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
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Place the avocado and lime juice in a small, nonreactive bowl, season with salt, and stir to coat the avocado; set aside.
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Divide the beans evenly among the potato skins and top with a dash or two of hot sauce and the cheese.
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Place in the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Remove from the broiler and top with the salsa, sour cream, and reserved avocado.
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Serve immediately.
