From Barb (USA)

Serves 6

Ingredients:

•6 medium Idaho potatoes
•1 pint sour cream
•1/2cup chives or chopped green onion, if desired
•1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
•1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
•Parmesan cheese to taste
•Salt & pepper to taste

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Directions: Bake the potatoes until done, approximately 1 ½ hours at 350° F. Cut in half. Scoop out insides of both halves and place in bowl. Reserve the skin. Whip the potatoes together in a large bowl and add salt and pepper to taste. When smooth, add sour cream, chives or onion if desired, cheese and butter. Whip until blended. Scoop potato mixture back into the skins. Sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese. Can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, or wrapped for freezing.

To serve, place on cookie sheet and bake at 325° F for 30 minutes or until golden.