Boise Dog

Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and arrange directly on the middle oven rack and bake until fully tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 45 minutes–1 hour. Remove from oven.

Bacon

1. While potatoes bake, cook the bacon until crisp, according to package instructions.
2. Remove from heat, drain briefly on paper towels, then crumble with your hands or finely chop.

Hot Dogs

1. Grill hot dogs to desired doneness.
2. Split each potato open and nestle a hot dog inside.
3. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a scattering of bacon and chopped chives.