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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Finely mince the scallions and set aside.
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Pierce each potato 2-3 times with a fork and wrap each individually in a sheet of aluminum foil. Bake the potatoes directly on middle rack of oven until fork tender, 60-75 minutes. When done, remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to rest until they're cool enough to handle.
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Remove the potatoes from the aluminum foil. With a sharp knife, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop the potato flesh from each potato half, leaving a scant 1/4-inch border in the skins. Save the potato flesh for an alternative use, or discard.
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Sprinkle the potato halves liberally with salt and black pepper. Spray on both sides with nonstick cooking spray.
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Arrange the potato halves flesh side down on the baking sheet.
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Bake the potato skins on middle rack of oven for 10 minutes.
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Carefully flip the potato skins over and continue baking until browned around the edges, 7 minutes.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
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Sprinkle an equal amount of shredded cheese, the crumbled bacon, and half the minced scallions into each potato skin.
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Return potatoes to oven and continue baking on the middle rack until the cheese is melted and the outside of the skins are crisp, 10 minutes.
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Check to see that potato skins are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Top each potato with a generous spoonful of sour cream, and the remaining minced scallions. Serve immediately.