Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold water.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Bake the potatoes for about 45 minutes or until tender.
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool slightly.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh.
Brush the inside of each skin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon inside each skin.
Bake again for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.