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Turn your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat.
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Rinse those small potatoes clean and pat them dry before laying them out on a sheet pan.
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Pour a bit of olive oil onto the potatoes, sprinkle them with salt, and rub everything in so they're all coated.
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Pop the potatoes into the oven and cook until you can easily poke a fork into one. This'll take 20-30 minutes, based on size.
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Once slightly cooled, slice a small V-shaped piece from the center of each potato and scoop out a bit of the center.
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Tuck some cheddar into the little pocket you made, letting it melt gently inside.
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Sprinkle crispy bits of bacon and fresh chives over the top, then dig in!