1/2 c. butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
Skins from 8 lg. baking potatoes
Freshly ground black pepper & salt to taste
1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese

Melt the 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. When the butter is hot and bubbling, add the garlic. Saute the garlic until softened and fragrant (about 2 1/5 minutes). Cut each potato skin in half lengthwise into 2 equal pieces. Brush the bottom and interior of each piece with the garlic butter. Place each piece, scooped side up, on a shallow baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with ground pepper. Sprinkle lightly with salt to taste. Scatter the grated cheese lightly on top of the buttered skins. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the cookie sheet in the upper third of the oven. Bake the skins for 30-45 minutes or until hot, crisp and golden.