Potato Skins

Directions

1. 1
   preheat oven to 400F
2. 2
   Microwave bacon for about 6.15 minutes.
3. 3
   clean and dry potatoes.
4. 4
   Prick potatoes on all sides.
5. 5
   Put on microwave safeplate and microwave for 10 min.
6. 6
   Flip and microwave for an additional 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Cut potatoes in quarters length~wise, let cool and then scoop out flesh leaving about 3/8 in shell.
8. 8
   Reserve flesh for another use.
9. 9
   Brush shells inside and out with melted butter.
10. 10
    Sprinkle w/salt and pepper.
11. 11
    Add crushed bacon and cheese evenly.
12. 12
    Bake @ 400F for about 5~10 minutes.
13. 13
    (Optional) Top with chives and sour cream.