Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).

Step 2

Rub each potato with 1 teaspoon of oil, and prick the top with a fork.

Step 3

Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour.

Step 4

Transfer potatoes to a cutting board, and cut in half.

Step 5

Using a spoon, gently scoop out the inside flesh of the potatoes and transfer to a medium bowl. Reserve the skins.

Step 6

Add the sour cream, melted butter, salt, pepper, ½ of the shredded cheese, and ½ of the scallions, and combine with a hand mixer until smooth.

Step 7

Use a spoon to transfer the potato mixture back into the scooped out potato skins.

Step 8

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle the potatoes with remaining cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Step 10

Top with sour cream, bacon, and the remaining scallions.

Step 11

Enjoy!