Twice Baked Potatoes

4 russet potatoes

2 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 c sour cream

1 c shredded cheese, divided

1/2 c bacon bits

chives

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake potatoes for 1 hour, directly on rack. Let cook 15 minutes. Scrape pulp into a bowl. Combine pulp with all other ingredients, reserving 1/2 c shredded cheese for topping. Place in an au gratin dish and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.