Meaty Stuffed Potatoes
Makes:
3 servings
Here is a delicious recipe for potatoes stuffed with meat, vegetables, and cheese that will become a favorite at your home. Enjoy this dish with a side or dessert of your favorite fruit.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes
- 8 ounces turkey, diced and cooked (or use cooked chicken, beef, or pork)
- 1 cup broccoli, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup low-fat cheese, shredded
Directions
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
- Scrub potatoes. Remove any bad spots. Do not peel. Cut each in half, lengthwise.
- In a covered saucepan, boil potatoes in just enough water to cover the pieces. When they are fork-tender (about 15 to 20 minutes), remove from heat and drain. Set aside. (Note: you can also pierce whole potatoes with a knife or fork in several places and cook in microwave without water until fork tender, then cut each in half, lengthwise).
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, combine cooked meat, broccoli, onion, carrots and water.
- Boil until vegetables are fork tender - about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine milk, flour and pepper. Shake well.
- Stir flour mixture into meat mixture until well blended.
- Stir in cheese. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes longer or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- To serve, place 2 potato halves on each plate and mash the middle somewhat. Spoon about one third cup of the meat mixture over each potato half
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Fix it Fresh! Recipe Series
Kansas State University Research and Extension
