Ingredients:
4 big baking potatoes
oil, to rub the potatoes
coarse salt
1/2-3/4 cup milk
2 -4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
1 -1 1/2 cup swiss cheese
3/4 tablespoon fresh tarragon or 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
Directions:
NOTE: Depending on the size of your potatoes is how much of the other ingredients you will need. If the potatoes tend to be more medium-sized than large, start with the smaller amounts.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Pierce potatoes, rub the potatoes with oil, sprinkle with the coarse salt, and bake 1 hour or until tender when tested. Set the oven to broil.
In a small pan, heat the butter and milk, but do not boil.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp. Mash, until creamy, with the butter/milk, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cheese and tarragon.
Place the potatoes into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe back into the shells.
Broil the potatoes until the top is just golden brown, about 1-2 minutes, depending on your broiler.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.