Ingredients:
5 -6 medium russet potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup softened butter
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced green onion tops or 2 tablespoons chives
Directions:
Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush; dry well.
For crunchy skins, sprinkle each potato with 1 tablespoon garlic flavored olive oil (or substitute plain olive oil), rubbing oil all over potato.
Sprinkle with coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
Pierce potato several times with tip of sharp knife in order to allow steam to escape.
Do NOT wrap in foil.
For soft potato skins, DO wrap in foil.
Bake at 400 F for about one hour or until done.
When potatoes are done, roll gently under hand to make mealy inside.
Immediately cut crosswise in top of each potato, pushing up on ends to fluff up.
Top each with some of the sauce.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 15 min.