Preparation: fairly easy. Cost: inexpensive. Preparation time: 1 3/4 hours total, 1 1/4 hours baking time. Oven temperature: 375 degrees on middle rack.

4 baking potatoes

FILLING:

2 eggs
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. whipping cream
Dash salt
Dash pepper
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

1. Rinse and scrub potatoes. Pat dry. Prick a few times with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for about 1 hour or until soft.

2. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out the pulp. Put in a bowl.

3. Separate eggs. Add egg yolks to potato pulp. Stir and blend until smooth.

4. Add butter and cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into potato mixture.

6. Fill potato shells with mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Good served with: Either as a meal in itself or serve with barbecued meat or chicken, broiled fish, light beer or mineral water, as desired.

All nutritional information is per single serving: Calories 495, Protein 13 g, Carbohydrates 51 g, Sodium 340 mg, Fat 27 g, Cholesterol 184 mg.

TIPS: For variation, add chopped sauteed onion, chopped chives or parsley, thinly sliced pepper or sauteed mushrooms to potato mixture. Season to taste with mustard, curry powder or nutmeg.