Lobster Stuffed Idaho® Potato

• 3 idaho potatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 lb unsalted butter, reserve 1 T
• 4 ounces mild white cheddar cheese or 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 lb fresh lobster meat, reserve 1/2 C
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1. Roast whole potatoes in a 400u0b0F oven until fork tender, approximately 40 minutes & let cool.
2. Cut in half width-wise, hollow out and reserve cooked potato.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked potato, heavy cream, butter, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper & crushed red pepper (if using).
4. Mash together all ingredients.
5. Fold in fresh lobster meat and chives, reserving the 1/2 cup of fresh meat.
6. Stuff the lobster mixture back into the potatoes, cover and heat at 400u0b0F for 15 minutes.
7. In saute pan, heat reserved lobster meat with 1 tablespoon butter.
8. Remove potatoes from oven.
9. While still hot, top with warmed lobster meat.
10. Serve immediately.

potatoes, heavy cream, unsalted butter, cheddar cheese, lobster, fresh chives, salt, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lobster-stuffed-idaho-potato-383554 (may not work)