Smoked Cheddar Double Baked Potatoes

By cam_46

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1 Tbl canola oil
• 5 Tbl butter, divided
• 2 bunches green onions, white and light green parts only, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 Tbl heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes
• Paprika, as needed

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Wash potatoes, poke a few holes in them, and rub with oil. Bake for 1 hour or till tender. Let them cool for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and garlic till onions are soft. Set aside. Slice the top off the potatoes and scoop out the pulp into medium bowl. Set skins aside. With potato masher, crush potato pulp. Add onion mixture, cream, salt & pepper, and mix well. Add cheese and fold gently until mixed well. Spoon potato mixture back into shells. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Put potatoes on a baking sheet and return to oven for 15 minutes or till hot.