Creamy Twice-Baked Potatoes - baking potatoes

Method

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Scrub and dry potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Remove from oven and cool slightly.
• Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato; scoop out pulp and place in a small bowl.
• Beat potato flesh, butter, milk, and salt with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
• Fold cream cheese and sour cream into potatoes; spoon mixture into potato shells.
• Sprinkle with paprika and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through and tops are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.