Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
Ingredients:
4 (approx. 8 ounces each) baking potatoes
7/8 cup lowfat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons onions, minced
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions:
- Scrub potatoes and remove any blemishes.
- Conventional Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes in oven and bake until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Microwave Method: Pierce potatoes by using fork prongs. Cover potatoes with waxed paper. Heat on high until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
To Stuff Potatoes:
- Slice each potato in half, lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving about 1⁄4-inch thick shells, saving pulp.
- Blend cheese, milk, and onion. Add potato pulp; mix until light and fluffy.
- Fill potato halves with mixture. Sprinkle paprika over potatoes.
Note: Return to oven or microwave to reheat, for a few minutes, if desired.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Conventional cooking time: 30 to 45 minutes
Microwave cooking time: 5 to 10 minutes
4 Servings, two potato halves each
Per serving:
- Calories 250
- Total fat 1 grams
- Saturated fat 1 grams
- Cholesterol 5 milligrams
- Sodium 216 milligrams
