Twice Baked Potatoes

By: Janilee Nader

Cook time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

4 large baking potatoes

¼ cup milk

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons butter

4 ounces chopped mushrooms

1 tablespoon butter for brushing

Chopped chives for topping

Preparation: Scrub potatoes, arrange in a pie pan or on a baking sheet or on oven rack. Prick with a fork in a few places and bake at 450 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until tender (15 minutes in microwave). Cut a thin slice from the top of each potato: scoop out potato into a bowl, leaving shell intact. Add milk and beat until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. Brown twice baked potatoes lightly in the oven at 450 degrees. Serves 4. For variety you can also add grated cheese to the top and put into the oven or microwave until melted or add slightly steamed broccoli or other veggies, bacon, ham, whatever and cheese. Sautéed onions or mushrooms are also pretty tasty.