Stuffed Potato with Ham, Cheese and Chives

The variations on this simple dish are endless. Use your favourite combinations. The potatoes can be baked in the oven or for speed – cooked in the microwave.

Serves: 4, Cooking Time: 1 Hour - oven 10 Min - microwave, Preparation Time: 10 Min.

Ingredients

4 large Rooster potatoes
150 g/6 oz sweetcorn niblets
100 g/4 oz chopped cooked ham
25 g/1 oz low fat butter spread
Small bunch of chopped chives
50 g/2 oz Mozzarella cheese, grated
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Method

• Oven method – prick the potatoes, rub the skins with olive oil and salt and bake in the oven at 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4 for 1 hour until tender.
• Microwave method – prick the potatoes and place in microwave and bake for about 2-3 minutes each side, 10 –12 minutes in total.
• Remove from the oven, slice the top off each potato and discard.
• Scoop out the potato flesh and mash in a bowl with the margarine, salt and pepper. Stir in the sweet corn, ham and chives.
• Refill the potato skins generously and top with the mozzarella cheese.
• Reheat the potatoes in the oven until the cheese is melted and the filling warmed through.
• Or reheat in microwave and melt cheese under the grill.