Foryoueats: Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

• 5 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean of dirt, rinsed and dried
• 2 teaspoons vegetable or olive oil
• 2½ teaspoons salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, cut into chunks and softened
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 scallions, light and dark green parts, thinly sliced, divided
• ½ teaspoon paprika, for sprinkling