Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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   Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt.

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   Bake until a knife inserted into the potatoes goes in with little to no resistance, about 1 hour.

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   Allow to cool slightly.

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   In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes.

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   Drain well and place half of the bacon into a bowl.

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   Add the panko, 2 tablespoons chives and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.

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   Mix to combine and set aside.

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   In another bowl, combine the sour cream, butter, heavy cream, the remaining bacon, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 2 tablespoons chives and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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    Set aside.

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    When the potatoes are cool enough to handle but still warm, cut off the top third of each potato.

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    Remove the skin from the tops.

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    Using a 1 teaspoon measure or a melon baller, scoop out some of the insides of the cooked potatoes, leaving 1/4-inch borders around the edges.

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    This creates little boats.

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    Place the scooped insides and the peeled tops of the potatoes in a medium bowl and mash using a potato masher or the back of a fork.

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    Add the reserved bacon and sour cream mixture.

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    Using a rubber spatula, mix together the filling until well combine.

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    Spoon the filling back into the potato boats until slightly overfilled and mounded on top.

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    Top with a sprinkling of the panko mixture and a drizzle of olive oil.

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    Bake until the filling is heated through and the topping is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.