Twice Baked Potatoes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Using a sharp knife and on a cutting board, cut each baked potato in half the long way
3. Using a spoon, scoop out the center of each potato half, leaving a boat of the skin and about 1/2 inch of the white part of the potato
4. Put the scooped-out center portion of the potatoes into a medium bowl
5. Mash the potatoes in the bowl with a masher (or put the cooked potatoes through a ricer or food mill into the bowl)
6. Stir in butter, sour cream, chives, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, then mash again
7. Put the potato boats on a cookie sheet, cup-side up
8. Spoon the mashed potato mixture into each cup
9. Sprinkle the potato mixture with the cheese
10. Carefully put into the oven
11. Set the timer for 15 minutes
12. Using potholders, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven