Instructions: 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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