Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Wash potatoes. Prick them 5 or 6 times with a fork. Wrap in aluminum foil
Bake potatoes in oven for about 1 hour or until they are soft.
Remove potatoes from foil for a quicker cool, cut in half.
Allow to cool for a few minutes then carefully scoop out the centers of the potatoes, leaving just a little “meat” of the potato, about 1/4 inch, left. (Set aside potato insides for another time)
Brush olive oil on the outsides and insides of each potato skin.
Sprinkle both sides with salt.
Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Flip each potato over and bake for another 10 minutes.
Put potatoes skin side down on baking sheet and load each potato skin with cheese and bacon bits.
Bake for about 3 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Serve with sour cream and green onions or chives.