Ingredients:

4 large baking potatoes
1 stick butter
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons chopped chives, optional
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Recipe:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash patatoes and poke 2 or 3 vent holes in each with a fork. Bake potatoes in oven until done, about 1 hour. (Poke with a fork and if fork goes in easily they are done). Remove potatoes from oven (always keep it clean) and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice patatos in 1/2 lengthwise and scoop pulp into mixing bowl being careful not to break skin. Mash potatoes with butter, cheese, milk, and chives. Taste-test and adjust seasoning if necessary with salt and pepper. Spoon mashed potatoes back into skins and place in a 9 by 13-inch dish. Return to oven and heat thoroughly.