Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Makes:
8 servings
Pair these delicious stuffed potatoes with grilled or baked meat, fish, or tofu.
Ingredients
- 4 medium baking potatoes
- 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons margarine, soft tub
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 3/4 teaspoon herb seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425 degrees F for 60 minutes or until fork is easily inserted.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out potato, leaving about 1/2 inch of pulp inside shell. Mash pulp in large bowl.
- Mix remaining ingredients with the mashed potato, except Parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells.
- Sprinkle top of each stuffed potato with Parmesan cheese.
- Place on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
Adapted from "Wonderful Stuffed Potatoes"
A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
US Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
