Twice Baked Potatoes

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
A combination of one or more of the following can be added to the baked potato pulp to create new interest: minced green onions, chives or fried onion rings; chopped green peppers or avocados; diced ham or bacon bits, curry powder and chopped cooked shrimp; sautéed mushrooms.

Ingredients

• 4 large Idaho baking potatoes
• 2 eggs, separated
• 4 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/4 c. whipping cream
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 3/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the potatoes and pat dry. Prick each potato with a fork in 1 or 2 places. Bake at 400° for 1 hr. or until potatoes are done. Cut a thin slice off flat side of each potato. Scoop out the pulp into a bowl, leaving shells intact. Beat pulp with the egg yolks until fluffy. Beat in butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Whip egg whites until stiff and gently fold into potato mixture. Spoon mixture into potato shells. Sprinkle with the cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 min. until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are hot. Serve immediately.