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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Adjust the oven racks to the top and bottom positions.
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Place the potatoes on a sheet pan, pour 3/4 cup water over the potatoes and cover tightly with foil.
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Bake on the bottom rack until tender, about 30 minutes.
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Remove from the oven, drain any remaining water and let rest 8 minutes.
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Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over the potatoes, making sure they are evenly coasted.
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Space the potatoes evenly on the sheet pan and, using a potato masher, flatten the potatoes to about 1/2 inch thick (about 1/2 the length of your thumb to the first joint).
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over the potatoes and roast on the top rack for 15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the cheese.
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Roast on the bottom rack until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and top with the sour cream and scallions.
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Serve immediately.
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BYOC: Think of your favorite baked potato items and just add it on top.
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Bacon would be delicious, as well as chopped up broccoli with shredded Cheddar cheese.
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Sometimes for dinner, I just make the potato plain and poach an egg on top.
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Easy dinner with great leftovers.
