ham and cheese stuffed potatoes
ham and cheese stuffed potatoes
4 large baking potatoes
1 tsp shortening
6 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp grated onion
1/4 tsp pepper
2 eggs
1-1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 cup diced ham
heat oven to 375. scrub potatoes; pat dry. rub each potato with shortening; prick several places with fork. bake for about 1 hour or until done. cut potatoes in halves lengthwise; scoop out inside, leaving a thin shell. in large bowl, beat potatoes 1 minute. add butter, onion, pepper, and eggs; continue beating until mixture is smooth and fluffy. fold in 1 cup cheese (reserve remaining cheese for topping) and ham. fill potato shells with mixture; top with reserved cheese. bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. makes 4 servings.
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