Crispy chicken and bacon add lots of flavor, while making each potato half super filling.
Topped with freshly made ranch and green onion, these will surely fly off the plate.
you’re able to gently press it back into the potato using your fingers.
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Bake as directed in Step 1, then scoop out as directed.
Cool andwrap potatoes in foilor transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two days.
Store leftover potato boats wrapped tightly or in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.
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Ingredients
6medium(10 oz.
Pierce potatoes all over with a fork and rub with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.
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Bake in preheated oven until fork-tender, about 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
Increase oven temperature to 450F.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thickened, about 30 minutes.
Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Scoop out potatoes:
Cut cooled potatoes in half lengthwise.
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Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the insides, leaving about a 1/2-inch shell.
Reserving potato flesh for another use.
Brush potatoes with ranch-oil mixture:
Place a wire rack inside same baking sheet.
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Place potato skins, skin side up, on rack.
Continue baking potatoes:
Bake at 450F for 10 minutes.
Flip potatoes flesh-side up and continue to bake until crispy, about 10 minutes.
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Add fillings to potato halves and broil:
Increase oven temperature to broil.
Sprinkle potato skins with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
Divide chopped chicken and cooked bacon evenly among potato skins.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
Top with ranch and scallions:
Drizzle with refrigerated ranch dressing and garnish with scallions.
