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Prick the potatoes with a fork several times. Rub olive oil over the potato and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Bake the potatoes in either the oven or microwave. If using the oven, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cook 45-60 minutes in the oven. If using the microwave, cook on full power for five minutes. Flip them over and cook another five minutes.
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Let the potatoes cool slightly.
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Adjust or preheat your oven temperature to 475 degrees to cook the potato skins.
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Combine the 3 tablespoons olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper in a small bowl.
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Cover baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the middles leaving about ¼” edge. Place the scooped out potato into a bowl and set aside.
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Spread about one teaspoon of the seasoned mixture over each side of the potato, starting with the inside of the potato first. Place the potatoes, skin side up, onto baking sheet.
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Bake for eight minutes. Turn them over and bake another eight minutes.
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Add the cheese to each potato, filling them right to the edges. Bake two more minutes.
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Garnish with fresh chives, if desired. Serve with sour cream (optional).