Twice Baked Potatoes

6 large russett potatoes

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

3/4 to 1 cup milk or half & half

3 T. crumbled cooked bacon

3 T. finely chopped onion

1 T. snipped chives

1/2 tsp. salt

dash of pepper

paprika

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided

Bake potatoes at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until soft. Allow to cool. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato. Scoop out the pulp & place in a bowl; add butter & mash the pulp. Blend in milk, bacon, onion, chives, salt, pepper & 1 cup of cheese. Spoon into potato shells. Top with remaining cheese & sprinkle with paprika. Place on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Serves 6.