Instructions

1. Scrub and dry potatoes well, then pierce each with a fork. For crisp skins and fluffy insides, rub with a little oil and sprinkle with salt before baking.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50–60 minutes until tender.
3. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and carefully scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving a thin shell.
4. Mash potato flesh with butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
5. Stir in half of the Fresh Gourmet® Real Bacon Pieces.
6. Spoon the mixture back into potato shells, mounding generously. Top with extra cheese and bake for 10 minutes until melted and golden.
7. Finish with remaining bacon pieces and a sprinkle of fresh chives. Serve warm.