Stuffed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Line baking sheet with foil.
3. 3
   Wash potatoes and dry well.
4. 4
   Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet, and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until tender: let cool until easy to handle.
5. 5
   In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
6. 6
   Add green onion and bell pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender: set aside.
7. 7
   Cut potatoes in half length-wise.
8. 8
   Scop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell: set potato shells aside.
9. 9
   Place potato pulp into a medium bowl.
10. 10
    Add vegetable mixture, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, ham, 3/4 cup cheese, and salt: stir until combined.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
12. 12
    Spoon mixture evenly into reserved potato shells.
13. 13
    Place on baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.