Ingredients

• 8 large old potatoes, scrubbed and dried
• 4 oz. Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
•   salt and pepper
• 4 oz. butter

Method

1. Turn on oven; set at moderately hot, 400°F (Mark 6).
2. Scrub potatoes well; dry thoroughly in a clean cloth. Prick with a fork. Put on a baking sheet.
3. Cook in centre of preheated oven for 1 hour, or until soft.
4. Meanwhile, grate cheese coarsely.
5. When potatoes are cooked, make a deep cut across each; season well with salt and pepper.
6. Put ½ oz. butter in each potato. Divide cheese between potatoes and sprinkle it over the butter. Serve really hot.

Notes