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)

Method

  • Roast whole potatoes in a 400°F 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°F 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.