preheat oven to 375˚

cut potatoes in half, scoop out the insides leaving a 1/2 inch or so shell around the edge

mash up the insides of the potatoes until fairly well broken up

add sour cream, 2 TBSP bacon, chives and cheese and mix well

taste for salt and pepper and add as needed, don't fast too much you need to stuff those potato shells

stuff the potato shells and sprinkle with the reserved bacon

place in a baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until hot through

run it briefly under the broiler to brown up the top if you like

serves 4 unless you've got lumberjacks