4 large baking potatoes
1 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
2 eggs, separated
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup chopped fresh chives or green onions

Scrub potatoes; prick all over with fork. Bake in oven (390 F) for 45 to 60 minutes, or microwave at High for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Cut off thin layer lengthwise from each potato; peel skin from layer and place flesh in bowl. Using spoon, scoop flesh from bottom into bowl, leaving ½ inch thick shell.

Add cheese, egg yolks and ¼ tsp each of salt and pepper; mash and set aside.

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Using spatula, stir ¼ into potato mixture until combined. Fold in remaining egg whites, bacon and chives. Mound back in potato shells. Bake in oven (350 F) for 30 minutes or until tops are golden.