Eggs in Baked Potatoes

Submitted by HappyBunny

"I think this is from an old cookery set that my mother used to collect in the 70's called Supercook. It's a delicious way to have eggs! I tend to add more seasoning but I've written the quantities as originally stated. My kids love this."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed and dried
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon chives
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons double cream
• 4 eggs

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC; Prick the potatoes all over and place on the centre shelf of the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
2. Remove and cut off an inch from the top of each one; Scoop out the inside of each potato, taking care not to break the skin.
3. Mash potato and butter; Add chives, salt, pepper and nutmeg; Stir in cream and beat thoroughly until well combined; Gradually beat in the eggs.
4. Stuff each potato with the mixture, place in a baking dish and return to the oven; Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
5. Serve immediately.