Easy Appetizer Recipe
– Scrub the potatoes until clean. Poke them each 8-10 times all around with a fork. – Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt. – Place them on a baking sheet and bake them for 1 hour. – Once done cooking, allow the potatoes to cool.
– Cut them in 1/2 and scrape out the inside, leaving a 1/4" rim of potato around the outside. – Place the potato halves back onto the baking sheet. Brush on the olive oil. – Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
– Divide the cheese and bacon between the potatoes. Sprinkle with the garlic powder. – If desired, place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese and crisp the edges.
– Garnish with green onion and sour cream if desired. – Serve warm.