Stuffed Baked Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium size baking potatoes
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
2 green onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
paprika

Preparation

Scrub potatoes under cold water.
Dry with a paper towel. Pierce each potato twice with a fork.
Place 1-inch apart on a paper towel in the microwave oven.
Microwave at High (100%) until center is slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
Scoop out inside, leaving small amount next to outer skin.
Add margarine, parsley, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper.
Mash well with a potato masher or electric mixer.
Spoon mixture into potato shells.
Place stuffed shells in a 2-quart oblong baking dish (microwave-safe).
Top with chopped green onions.
Sprinkle with paprika; just a few sprinkles on each.
Cover with wax paper.
Microwave at Medium heat (70%) until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.