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Start with 4 medium sized potatoes and prepare them for baking.
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Make sure to scrub the potatoes really well before popping them in the oven and poke a couple of holes using a fork.
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If youd like to take a shortcut, you can always microwave the potatoes (time varies quite a bit from one microwave to another).
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Once cool, make two cuts down the potato lengthwise so that you are left with three pieces.
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Discard the middle slice of the potato (or save for other use) so that you are left with just the ends of each potato.
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Using a spoon, lightly scrape some of the pulp out of each potato skin so that you have only about 1/4 inch of the potato left.
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Heat your broiler to high.
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In the microwave, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush both sides of the potato skin.
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Lightly salt and pepper the potato skin and place in the broiler for 8 minutes, flipping the potatoes once after four minutes so that each side of the potato is able to crisp up.
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Take the potato skins out of the broiler and top with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon.
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Place the potato skins back in the broiler for another 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
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Top with fresh cut chives and sour cream.
