484 Potatoes stuffed with forcemeat

• 24 large potatoes
• ½ lb meat
• ¼ lb butter

Wash 24 large potatoes, peel thoroughly, and cut off a little from the bottom so they will stand upright. Cut off the tops and carefully hollow out the interior with a knife without piercing the walls. Drop into salted cold water, but be sure to bring it to a boil a couple of times. Remove the potato