2 baking potatoes (5 to 7 oz. each)
1 slice bacon or 1 tbsp. prepared bacon bits
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. sour cream or sour cream with chives
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp. green onion, sliced (optional)

Scrub potatoes. Pierce several times with fork. Arrange on microwave cooking rack. Microwave at High (100%) 5 to 7 1/2 minutes or until soft to the touch. Let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking. Microwave bacon at High (100%) 30 to 60 seconds, or until crisp. Crumble bacon and set aside. Slice each potato lengthwise in half, then crosswise. Carefully scoop out centers, leaving 1/4 inch of potato next to skin. Arrange skins on serving plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread thin layer of sour cream in each shell. Sprinkle with cheese, onion and crumbled bacon. Microwave at Medium (50%) 2 1/2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

NOTE: Reserve the scooped out centers for mashed potatoes.