Cheesy Potato Cups

Prep : 1 hour 15 minutes ... Total : 1 hour 45 minutes

Half a potato is a perfect kid-size serving

6 large backing potatoes (4 1/2 pounds)

1/3 cup butter

3 tablespoons milk

1 package ( 8 ounce) Kraft Chedder Cheese , cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits ( you can make your on bacon bits)

12 broccoli flores , blanched , drained .

Preheat oven to 350* F. Pierce potatoes with folk . Bake 1 hour . Let stand 5 minutes . Cut potatoes in half crosswise ; scoop out centers , leaving 1/8-inch-thick shells .

Place potatoes in large bowl . Add butter and milk ; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy . (If potatoes are dry , beat in small amount of additional milk.) Spoon evenly into shells ; lightly press 1 cheese cube in center of each potato . Place potatoes in muffin pan.

Bake 30 minutes or until heated through . Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon bacon bits . Top with broccoli .

Makes 12 serving .

Tip : To make ahead , prepare recipe as directed . After placing potatoes in muffin pan , cover and refriggerate . When ready to serve , bake uncovered , at 350*F for 10 to 45 minutes or until heated through ... continue as directed .