Ham and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
a great main dish, or side dish, served with a meat dinner.
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READY IN: 35mins
SERVES: 8
YIELD: 8 potatoes
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 4large baking potatoes
- 1teaspoon shortening
- 6tablespoons butter
- 3tablespoons grated onions
- 1⁄2teaspoon pepper
- 2medium eggs
- 1 1⁄2cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1cup diced cooked ham
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Wash and pat dry potatoes.
- Rub each potato with shortening.
- Prick potatoes several times with fork.
- Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees.
- Cut in half, and scoop out inside leaving shell, and place on a cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl, beat potatoes for 1 minute.
- Add butter,onion,eggs, and pepper.
- Continue until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in 1 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of ham, fill potato shells with mixture.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese , and 1/2 cup of ham.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are throughly heated, and cheese is melted.
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