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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Pierce each potato 2-3 times with a fork and wrap each individually in a sheet of aluminum foil.
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Bake the potatoes directly on middle rack of oven until fork tender, 60-75 minutes. When done, remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to rest until they're cool enough to handle.
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Remove the potatoes from the aluminum foil. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit in the top of each potato, slicing only halfway down. Carefully pinch the potatoes to open slightly. Season the insides of the potatoes with salt and black pepper.
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Finely mince the scallions.
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Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
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Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour the eggs into the skillet, along with half the minced scallions and half the crumbled bacon. Cook, folding the eggs with a rubber spatula, until they are softly scrambled, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle in half the shredded cheese, and fold to melt it. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon an equal amount of the scrambled eggs inside of each potato. Sprinkle the potatoes with the remaining shredded cheese.
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Bake the potatoes on middle rack of oven until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are heated through, 8-10 minutes.
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Check to see that potatoes are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Sprinkle the remaining minced scallions and crumbled bacon over the tops of the potatoes.
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Top each potato with a generous spoonful of sour cream and a few dashes of hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.