Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water.
Pierce each potato multiple times with a fork.
Rub them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack.
Bake for about 45 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
Let the potatoes cool at room temperature until you can handle them comfortably.
Slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4 inch layer.
Brush the potato skins with some more olive oil.
Sprinkle with a little more salt and bake them again for 10 minutes until crisp.
Fill each potato skin generously with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon.
Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
Serve these delicious skins with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives on top.