Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil
Cut the potato in half lengthwise and drizzle olive oil onto the potato and add salt and pepper
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the potato is cooked through. Set aside until cool enough to handle
Scoop out the flesh, leaving about ¼ inch thickness on skin
In a large bowl, combine potato flesh, half of the bacon, sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Fill each potato skin with the mashed potato filling and top with remaining cheese and bacon
Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted
Remove and garnish with sour cream and chives to serve
