4 baked potatoes
4 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup bacon bits
1/2 cup sour cream

Cut baked potatoes into quarters lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Brush shells with melted butter. Bake shells at 350°F for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits. Bake just until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a garnish of more bacon bits.

Makes 4 servings as a side dish or 16 hors d'oeuvres

Submitted by: Shirley James