6 large potatoes (or a potato for every person you are serving)
salt and pepper
bacon bits
butter
milk
sour cream
sharp chedder cheese

1. Wash potatoes. Poke a few holes in skin with a fork and bake potatoes in oven until tender.

2. When potatoes are done take out and let cool for 5 minutes.

3. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out the middle into a large bowl. Place potato skins in a greased baking dish and set aside.

4. Mash the potatoes and add enough milk and sour cream to make creamy. Add a dash of salt and pepper.

5. Spoon potato mixture back into shells. Top with grated cheese. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until cheese melts.

Serve with your favorite topping – bacon bits, diced green onion, etc…