Ingredients
6 large baking potatoes1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 to 1 cup whole milk or heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon3 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 tablespoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon saltDash pepper1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, dividedPaprika
Preparation
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.
