Monday, March 19, 2007

Twice-Baked Potatoes

INGREDIENTS



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

SERVINGS6
CATEGORYSide Dish
METHODBaked
PREP15 min.
COOK85 min.
TOTAL100 min.


DIRECTIONS




Bake potatoes at 400° for 60 minutes or until soft. Cut a lengthwise slice from the top of the potatoes. Scoop out the pulp and place in a bowl. Mash potatoes and butter. Blend in milk or cream, bacon, onion, chives, salt, pepper and 1 cup of cheese. Refill potato shells. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

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