| 1 | Bake large idaho potato until done. |
| 2 | Cool and cut in half. |
| 3 | Scoop out potato flesh and leave the potato skin halves. |
| 4 | Fry skins in 360! f deep fryer until crispy golden brown. |
| 5 | Layer each skin a follows: half of oprah"s classic potatoes topped with half of bacon. |
| 6 | Cheese and sour cream. |
| 7 | Add remaining half of potatoes and topping. |
| 8 | Extra sour cream can be served on the side. |
| 9 | Lightly melt cheese on top under broiler sprinkle with chives and serve. |
| 10 | (makes 2 portions) |
| 11 | from the files of al rice, north pole alaska. |
| 12 | Feb 1994 |