4 lg. baking potatoes
2 tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3/4 c. milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
8 oz. bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives or green onions
1 tbsp. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake potatoes until tender 45 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet. Cook onions and garlic until tender but not brown. Stir in milk. Heat. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cut off the top third of the potatoes.

Scoop out potatoes leaving 1/4 inch shell. Beat potatoes until smooth. Mix in milk mixture. Stir in bacon, cheese and chives. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Spoon or pipe mashed potatoes back into potato skins. Brush tops with melted butter.

Before serving, bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until heated thoroughly. Serves 4.