BAKED POTATOES FOR A PARTY
The theory behind these baked potatoes is that all the work is done for
your guests, they don't have to do anything to the potato themselves
except eat it. The potatoes can be baked well in advance of the party
(the day before if you have the space to keep them), the stuffing
prepared and stuffed so all that is required is to pop them into a hot
oven in batches.
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Allow 1 potato half per person if there
is other food.
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Bake the potatoes in the usual way and
when they are ready (don't forget that if you have an oven full of
potatoes, they will take 1/2-1 hour longer to cook) cut all the
potatoes in half.
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Scoop out the flesh and mash with plenty
of butter (allow at least 2 oz./50- g per potato) and enough warmed
milk to make a firm puree.
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Season to taste and fill the potato
halves.
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Top with a grating of cheese.
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Return to the oven for 30 minutes.
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Any of the preceding stuffing recipes can
be easily adapted for larger quantities.
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