CRAB-STUFFED POTATOES

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This is from Taste of Home, i tried it recently and it was a big hit. It's very simple to make, and is great when you want to spruce up a boring potato dish. They can also be served as appetizers I would think.

Provided by bratty

Categories     Crab

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/4-1/3 cup half-and-half cream
salt and pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 package imitation crabmeat, chopped

Steps:

  • bake potatoes at 425 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
  • when cool enough to handle, halve the potatoes lengthwise.
  • carefully scoop out pulp into a bowl, leaving a thin shell.
  • set shells aside.
  • beat or mash potatoes with butter, cream, salt and pepper until smooth.
  • using a fork, stir in cheese and onions.
  • gently mix in crab.
  • stuff shells.
  • return to oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.

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