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Cooking at Home - Stuffed Potatoes

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Stoneware plate with 3 stuffed potato halves.

Makes: 8 servings

Pair these delicious stuffed potatoes with grilled or baked meat, fish, or tofu.

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes (medium, baking)
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
  • 1/4 cup milk (low-fat 1%)
  • 2 tablespoons margarine (soft tub)
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 3/4 teaspoon herb seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or ~ 4 dashes)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425 °F for 60 minutes or until fork is easily inserted.
  2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out potato, leaving about 1/2 inch of pulp inside shell. Mash pulp in large bowl.
  3. Mix in by hand remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells.
  4. Sprinkle top with 1/4 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.
  5. Place on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Source: A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 potato (140g)

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 134
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 121 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 61 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 485 mg