Twice Baked Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium baking potatoes
3/4 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. (about) milk
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped chives
salt and pepper to taste
12 slices crisp fried bacon, crumbled

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Scrub potatoes well; prick with fork. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until cooked through.
Split potatoes in half lengthwise.
Scoop out pulp; reserve shells. Mash potato pulp in bowl.
Add butter, sour cream and enough milk to make of desired consistency.
Mixture should be medium stiff. Add cheese, chives, salt and pepper.
Spoon into potato shells. Arrange potatoes in shallow pan.
Top with crumbled bacon; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.