2 lg. baking potatoes (about 1 lb.)
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 green onion, sliced thin
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch paprika

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce the potatoes with a fork, place them in the oven, and bake for 1 hour or until fork tender.

2. As soon as the potatoes are cool enough to handle, halve each one lengthwise and carefully scoop the pulp into a medium size bowl. Set the shells aside. Mash the pulp with a hand masher, then beat in the buttermilk, green onion, half of the butter and the pepper. Spoon the mixture into the potato shells, score the tops with the tines of a fork to make a decorative design, and sprinkle with the cheese and paprika.