Ingredients

8russet potatoes,washed, scrubbed and dried

2tbspcanola oil

1cupunsalted butter

6bacon,slices, cooked and crumbled

1cupsour cream

1½cupscheddar cheese,divided

1cupwhole milk

2tspkosher salt

½tspcoarse ground black pepper

½cupgreen onions,sliced thinly

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and rub the canola oil over the potatoes.

Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes.

Cut the potatoes in half horizontally and scoop out all but ½ inch of the wall of the potatoes and place into a large bowl with the butter, bacon, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, salt, pepper and most of the green onions and mix well together.

Scoop the mixture back into the potato halves, top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 18 to 20 minutes before garnishing with remaining green onions.