Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub the potatoes with olive oil and pierce a few times with a fork. Place directly on the oven rack and bake for 60 minutes, or until tender.
• Remove potatoes from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes until safe to handle. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
• Carefully scoop out the inside flesh of the potatoes into a large bowl, leaving about a 0.25-inch thick shell. Place the empty potato shells on a baking sheet.
• Mash the potato flesh with the softened butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
• Fold in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the green onions.
• Spoon the mashed potato mixture evenly back into the potato shells. Top with the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese and remaining bacon.
• Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.