4 lg. baking potatoes
1 tsp. shortening
6 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. grated onion
1 tsp. pepper
2 eggs
6 oz. (1 1/2 c.) shredded cheese
1 c. diced ham

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Scrub potatoes; pat dry. Rub each potato with shortening; prick several places with fork. Bake at 375 degrees for about 1 hour or until done. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out insides leaving a thin shell. Place shells on cookie sheet.

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 and ham. Fill potato shells with mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.