Stuffed Baked Potatoes

 Stuffed Baked Potatoes

from Taste of Home

(Aaron likes to make these and these are what we had on New Year's Eve)

3 large baking potatoes (1 pound each)

1 1/2 t. vegetable oil, optional

1/2 c. sliced green onions

1/2 c. butter, divided

1/2 c. half-and-half cream

1/2 c. sour cream

1 t. salt

1/2 t. white pepper

1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Paprika

1. Pierce potatoes with a fork; rub with oil if desired.  Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until tender.  Let stand until cool enough to handle.

2. Cut each potato in half lengthwise.  Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.  Place pulp in a large bowl and mash.

3. In a small skillet, saute onions in 1/4 c. butter until tender.  Stir into potato pulp along with cream, sour cream, salt and pepper.  Fold in cheese.

4.  Spoon into potato shells.  Place on a baking sheet.  Melt remaining butter; drizzle over the potatoes.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.  

Makes 6 servings