Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2
   Rub potato skins with vegetable oil to ensure crispness.
3. 3
   Bake potatoes for 1 hour until done.
4. 4
   Carefully remove potatoes from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp with a small spoon, leaving only a potato shell.
6. 6
   Mash potato pulp with a fork until smooth.
7. 7
   Add remaining ingredients until well combined. It is better if the mixture is a bit stiff, rather than entirely wet. Adjust the amount of milk accordingly.
8. 8
   Spoon (or pipe) the mixture into the empty potato shells.
9. 9
   If desired, top the potatoes with bell pepper, onions, and/or bacon.
10. 10
    Increase oven setting to broil.
11. 11
    Broil potatoes 10 or 15 minutes until spotty brown and crisp.