Twiced Baked Potatoes

6 large baking potatoes

1/2 c. milk

3 T. butter

1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

bacon bits, optional

chives, optional
sour cream, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash potatoes. Pierce skin with a fork once or twice. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let potatoes cool slightly. Cut in half and scoop out pulp within 1/4 inch of the shell edge. Mash the pulp with milk, butter, salt and pepper. Stuff shells with mashed pulp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.