Instructions: Pierce well-scrubbed potatoes twice. Place 1 inch apart on paper towel in oven. Microwave at HIGH 10 1/2 to 12 1/2 minutes, or until just softened, rearranging and turning over after half the cooking time. Let stand, covered with a bowl,
5 minutes. Place bacon on paper towel lined plate. Cover with paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp. Drain on paper towel; crumble. Place butter and onion in 2 quart. casserole; cover.

Microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until butter is melted and onion tender. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out center; place in casserole with onion-butter and bacon. Add milk, salt and pepper; mash until fluffy. Spoon into potato shells. Arrange on paper towel-lined microwaveable baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 7 minutes, or until heated, rotating 1/2 turn. Garnish with additional chopped green onion, if desired.

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