Push ends of potatoes with your fingers to help open centers. Using a spoon, scoop most of the flesh from the potatoes into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch layer of flesh on the skin.

3. Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes on each side. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Top with sour cream and green onion. Serve ...

Bake the potatoes for about an hour, or until soft in the middle. Slice the potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Stir in the milk and butter. Stir in the pesto or other topping of ...