Twice Baked Cheesy Potatoes

4 baking potatoes

2  tbsp. margarine

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup grated cheese 

2 tbsp. finely chopped

Green onion

1/2  tsp. salt

1/4  tsp. pepper Paprika 

1/4 cup bacon bits

Scrub potatoes then prick with fork. Bake in 425° preheated oven 50 minutes. Cut a lengthwise slice from the top of each potato. Remove skin from slice and discard. Scoop out the inside of each potato, leaving 1/2 inch shell.  Set shells aside.  Mash scooped out potato.  Add margarine, then stir in sour cream.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in cheese, green onion & bacon bits. Spoon potato mixture into potato shells.  Place in an oblong baking dish.  Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.  Bake, uncovered, in 425° oven for 35 minutes or until brown.  Sprinkle tops with paprika.