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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 75 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 large baking potatoes |
1 stick butter |
1 cup grated cheddar cheese |
3/4 cup milk, plus more if needed |
2 tablespoons chopped chives, optional |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash potatoes and poke 2 or 3 vent holes in each with a fork. Bake potatoes in oven until done, about 1 hour. (Poke with a fork and if fork goes in easily they are done). Remove potatoes from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice potatoes in 1/2 lengthwise and scoop pulp into mixing bowl being careful not to break skin. Mash potatoes with butter, cheese, milk, and chives. Taste-test and adjust seasoning if necessary with salt and pepper. Spoon mashed potatoes back into skins and place in a 9 by 13-inch dish. Return to oven and heat thoroughly.
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