Step 1

Rinse and scrub potatoes.  Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water.  Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium high heat.  Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil.  Cook for 15 minutes, or until a knife can be easily inserted into potatoes.

Step 2

Drain potatoes in a colander and allow to cool.  Once potatoes have cooled, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 3

Slice potatoes in half length-wise.  Using a melon baller, scoop out potato flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch border.  Place potato flesh in a medium bowl.

Step 4

Add sour cream, bacon, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Using your melon baller, spoon mixture into potato skins.

Step 6

Place potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are warmed thoroughly.

Step 7

Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped chives.