Ham and Cheese Stuffed Baked Potato

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons grated onions
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 medium eggs
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 2 chopped chives

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Wash and pat dry potatoes.
3. Rub each potato with shortening.
4. Prick potatoes several times with fork.
5. Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees.
6. Cut in half, and scoop out inside leaving shell, and place on a cookie sheet.
7. In a large bowl, beat potatoes for 1 minute.
8. Add butter,onion,eggs, and pepper.
9. Continue until smooth and fluffy.
10. Fold in one cup cheese of the cheese, 1/2 cup of ham, fill potato shells with mixture .
11. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese , and remaining 1/2 cup of ham.
12. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are throughly heated, and cheese is melted.
13. Sprinkle the chopped chives after baked.