Recipe Wednesday

I thought I would start posting some Holiday recipes that our family enjoys.

Twice Baked Potatoes
6 large baking potatoes
6 T. butter (or less depending on taste)
1/4 lb. bacon
1 med. onion (optional)
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for one hour or until tender.
Meanwhile, cook bacon (I like to do it in the microwave). Saute onion in a little olive oil or butter until brown.
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each and throw away. Scoop out insides, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash potatoes and butter together. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper to taste. Then stir in the cheese, onion, and bacon.
Spoon filling back into potato shells. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.