Loaded Hassleback potatoes

Preheat oven to 400 and spray a baking sheet or line it with foil.

Wash potatoes and slice potatoes crosswise about 1/8 apart going 3/4 of the way down the potato. Add butter slices in between cuts and season with salt pepper and garlic powder to taste. Place bacon in a skillet and cook u til desired crispness, then chop up.

Bake uncovered 45 min to 1 hour until outsiders are slightly browned and inside is tender. Top with shredded cheese and bake additional 5 minutes until its melted. Remove from oven and top with your cooked bacon bits, chives and sour cream.