Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

• 6 medium baking potatoes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chives or green onion top
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg, ground
• paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400F Scrub potatoes, prick several times with a fork.

2. 2

   Place in oven bake 50-60 minutes until potatoes feel soft when squeezed.

3. 3

   Remove and cool 15 minutes; half potatoes length wise (carefully).

4. 4

   Using a small spoon scoop out pulp into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.

5. 5

   Save the best 8 shells.

6. 6

   Freeze the remaining shells for French fries or stuffed potato skins.

7. 7

   Simmer milk and butter until butter melts.

8. 8

   Pour over potato pulp and mash or beat until almost smooth.

9. 9

   Add egg, half of cheese and spices.

10. 10

    Mash until almost smooth.

11. 11

    Fill shells using about 1/3 cup mixture per shell.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with green onions, cheese and a little paprika.

13. 13

    Reduce oven heat to 350F Place shells on cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, until puffed and brown.