Jean's Twice Baked Potatoes

from Jean Wiitala

Ingredients:

2 large baking potatoes

2 tablespoons margarine

2-4 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon salt

dash of pepper

½ cup shredded cheddar

2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. Scrub potatoes but don’t peel. Pierce potatoes on all sides, wrap in tin foil and place on oven rack. Bake potatoes for 1 hour or until they feel tender when squeezed.

3. While potatoes are cooking leave butter on counter to soften.

4. Once potatoes are done, cut them lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a bowl.

5. Up the oven temp to 400. Mash potato insides with an electric mixer. Add milk in small amounts, beating thoroughly. Add margarine, salt and pepper. Beat until potatoes are light and fluffy. Stir in cheese and chives.

6. Fill shells with mixture and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until hot.