Twice Baked Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

medium size Russet potatoes (scrubbed and dried very well)

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

pepper

4 tbsp

melted butter

1/3 cup

warm milk

1/2 cup

sour cream or Greek yogurt

1 tsp

dried chives ((1 tablespoon fresh))

3/4 tsp

salt (more or less to taste)

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/4 tsp

EACH paprika, dried dill weed, pepper

– 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup

chopped green onions

1 1/2 cups

freshly grated cheddar, Monterrey or Gruyere ((I like half cheddar, half Gruyere), divided )

4 oz

(5-6 strips) bacon ( cooked and chopped, divided)