Twice-Baked Potatoes

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 6 large baking potatoes
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 to 1 cup milk or heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• Paprika

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells.

In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the milk, bacon, onion, chives, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese.

Spoon into potato shells. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted

Yield: 6 servings.