Ingredients

  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • 8 Tbsp. butter, divided
  • 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. cut up bacon
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper (ground)
  • 2 tsp. parsley

Method

  • Scrub the potatoes.
  • Pat them dry.
  • Prick the surface with a fork.
  • Using 2 tablespoons of the butter, grease the potatoes. Bake at 425° for 1 hour. Grease a casserole with 1 tablespoon butter to hold the potatoes in one layer.
  • Cut 1/4-inch off the top of potato. Scoop out the pulp of the potato leaving some in the skin (small spoon works).
  • Mash the pulp with the remaining ingredients (reserve 1 teaspoon butter) and mound it back into the potato.
  • Place them in casserole dish.
  • Divide the butter on top and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes.