Lobster Stuffed Idaho® Potato - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Roast whole potatoes in a 400\u00b0F oven until fork tender, approximately 40 minutes & let cool.
Cut in half width-wise, hollow out and reserve cooked potato.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked potato, heavy cream, butter, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper & crushed red pepper (if using).
Mash together all ingredients.
Fold in fresh lobster meat and chives, reserving the 1/2 cup of fresh meat.
Stuff the lobster mixture back into the potatoes, cover and heat at 400\u00b0F for 15 minutes.
In saute pan, heat reserved lobster meat with 1 tablespoon butter.
Remove potatoes from oven.
While still hot, top with warmed lobster meat.
Serve immediately.