TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Twice-Baked Potatoes image

Provided by Manda

Categories Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium russet potatoes (about 5 lb.)
2 teaspoons oil
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 scallion, minced (I usually use about 1/4 c. regular onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Pierce potatoes with fork and rub with oil.
Place on baking sheet, and bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
Remove potatoes from oven.
When cool enough to handle, horizontally cut the top skin off of each potato.
Scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4 inch shell.
Mash scooped out potato, then stir in cheddar cheese, sour cream, margarine, onion, and seasonings.
Stuff potato skins with mixture (don't be afraid to pile it in!).
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake until hot, about 25 minutes.