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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Wash and pat dry potatoes.
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Rub each potato with shortening.
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Prick potatoes several times with fork.
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Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees.
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Cut in half, and scoop out inside leaving shell, and place on a cookie sheet.
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In a large bowl, beat potatoes for 1 minute.
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Add butter,onion,eggs, and pepper.
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Continue until smooth and fluffy.
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Fold in one cup cheese and 1 cup ofcheese, 1/2 cup of ham, fill potato shells with mixture .
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Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese , and 1/2 cup of ham.
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Sprinkle with paprika.
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Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are throughly heated, and cheese is melted.