Totally worth the time. This recipe IS my mom.

6 baking potato
2 Cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 Cup(s) softened butter
1 1/2 Cup(s) sour cream
1/3 Cup(s) chopped green onion
1/4 Teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 Dash(s) salt
1 Dash(s) paprika

Cook potatoes in skins, cool. Peel and shred coarsely. In a saucepan over low heat, combine cheese and butter. Stir occassionally. Remove from heat and blend in sour cream, onion, and seasonings. Fold in potatoes and turn into greased 2 quart casserole. Dot with 2 T. butter and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.