Ingredients
1. 6 large baking potatoes
2. 1/2 cup butter, softened
3. 3/4 to 1 cup milk or heavy whipping cream
4. 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
5. 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
6. 1 tablespoon minced chives
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
8. Dash pepper
9. 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
10. Paprika

Directions

1. Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender or microwave 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.
2. While potatoes, in a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the milk or cream, bacon, onion, chives, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese.
3. 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 Yield: 6 servings.