Wash potatoes and pat dry, prick each potato several times with a fork. Arrange potatoes end to end and one inch apart in a circle on paper towels in the microwave. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, turning and rearranging after 6 minutes. Let potatoes stand for five minutes before removing them from the microwave. Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving shells intact. Set shells aside. Mash potato pulp in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher. Add milk or yogurt and beat at low speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Stuff each potato shell with potato mixture. Top each with cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or microwave on high for 30 seconds or until cheese melts.
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