4 lg. baking potatoes
3 tbsp. butter, divided
1/3 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/3 c. half & half or milk
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Pepper to taste

1. Scrub potatoes well. Bake at 425 degrees for 55 minutes or until soft.

2. Cut a slice off the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out pulp into a bowl, reserving a 1/4 inch layer inside shells.

3. In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms. Saute about 5 minutes.

4. Add remaining butter to potato pulp in bowl. Mash. Add half and half, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. Beat until fluffy.

5. Fold in mushrooms. Heap mixture into potato shells.

6. Arrange on baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese.

7. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.