Cheesy Bacon-Baked Potatoes

4 lg Baking potatoes
1 t Bacon bits
2 T Milk (whole)
2 T Butter or margarine
1/3 c Finely chopped onions
1 md Egg, slightly beaten
1/3 c Finely diced green pepper
1 t Salt
2 c Grated Cheddar cheese,divided
(Microwave tips: Prepare the potato in microwave oven; place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Prick with fork. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power [650-700 watt oven] for 13-15 minutes. Wrap in towel.)
Meanwhile, saute onions and green pepper until soft. Add the fresh mushrooms. Continue until mushrooms are cooked. Set aside.
When potatoes are cooked, cut a slice from the top of each. Scoop out flesh, keeping shell intact.
Mash potato pulp. Add 1 cup cheese, milk, butter, egg, salt,
veggies and half the bacon.
Spoon mixture into shells. Top with remaining cheese and bacon bits. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until slightly brown on top.
4 servings

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