Loaded Potato Skins

Methods/steps

Preheat your oven to 475 degrees.

Scrub potatoes until clean and pat dry. Prick the surface of the potatoes with a fork several times all around. Place on a plate in the microwave and cook on HIGH for about 10-12 minutes or until completely cooked all the way through. Allow the potatoes to cool until you can handle them.

Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with foil.

Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out most of the flesh of the potato. Be sure to leave some potato lining the shell of the potato skin.
Set the potato skins onto the lined baking sheet. Spray all over (inside and the outside) with nonstick cooking spray. Season them (inside and outside) with salt and pepper, or other seasoning. Bake the potato skins for about 10 minutes until they are golden brown and begin to crisp.

Remove from oven. Fill the skins with cheese, equally divided among the skins. Sprinkle the bacon bits over the top. Place the baking sheet back into the oven for approximately 8 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly, being careful not to burn the cheese. Serve with a nice dollop of sour cream on top and sprinkle with chives.