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Cheese-Stuffed
Potatoes
Ingredients
4 Baking potatoes (8 ounces each)
7/8 cup lowfat cottage cheese
2 Tablespoons whole milk
2 Tablespoons minced onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
PREPARATION TIME:
20 MINUTES
CONVENTIONAL COOKING TIME:
30 TO 45 MINUTES
MICROWAVE COOKING TIME:
5 TO 10 MINUTES
1. Scrub potatoes and remove any blemishes.
TO BAKE:
CONVENTIONAL METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F.
2. Place potatoes in oven and bake until tender,
about 30 to 40 minutes.
MICROWAVE METHOD:
1. Pierce potatoes by using fork prongs.
2. Cover potatoes with waxed paper. Heat on high
until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
TO STUFF POTATOES:
1. Slice each potato in half, lengthwise. Using a spoon,
scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/4-inch thick shells,
saving pulp.
2. Blend cheese, milk, and onion. Add potato pulp; mix
until light and fluffy.
3. Fill potato halves with mixture. Sprinkle paprika
over potatoes.
Note: Return to oven or microwave to reheat, for a few
minutes, if desired.
PER SERVING:
Calories 250
Total fat 1.0 grams
Saturated Fat 1.0 gram
Cholesterol 5 milligrams
Sodium 216 milligrams
Serves 4
two potato halves each
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