Twice Smoked Loaded Potatoes – East Oak

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold recommended)
• 1-1/2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 4 bacon strips, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 6 TBS (3/4 stick) butter
• 3 slices of cheese (cheddar or mozzarella recommended), chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mesquite or pecan wood chips