Baked Potatoes in Individual Casseroles

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2.Wash the potatoes and prick them all over with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, or until tender.

3.Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut a cross into the top of each potato and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato on the skin.

4.In a bowl, mix the scooped out potato flesh with the grated cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, chopped fresh chives, salt, and pepper.

5.Divide the potato mixture evenly among four individual casserole dishes and place them on a baking sheet.

6.Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7.Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.