Potatoes Stuffed With Ham And Gruyere

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   Preheat oven to 500u00b0.

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   Pierce the potatoes with fork and arrange in a circle in microwave oven.

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   Cover with damp paper towels.

4. 4

   Microwave potatoes at high 12 minutes or until done.

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   Rearrange after 6 minutes.

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   Let stand 2 minutes.

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   Split open, lengthwise in half, scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell.

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   Reserve shells, set aside pulp.

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   Heat butter in a small fry pan over medium high heat.

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    Add garlic; saute 30 seconds.

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    Add milk; bring to a simmer.

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    Pour milk mixture over potato pulp.

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    Add 1/4 cup cheese, ham and remaining ingredients; mix well.

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    Stuff shells with potato mixture.

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    Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup cheese.

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    Bake at 500u00b0 for 8 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown.

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    Recipe can easily be doubled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.