Wonderful Stuffed Potatoes

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Wonderful Stuffed Potatoes

Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services

Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned, low-fat cottage cheese are a lavish low-fat, low- cholesterol, low-sodium treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ potato each
Calories	113
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	less than 1 g
Cholesterol	1 mg
Sodium	136 mg

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Medium baking potatoes	4
Low-fat (1%) cottage cheese	¾ cup
Low-fat (1%) milk	¼ cup
Soft margarine	2 tablespoons
Dill weed	1 teaspoon
Herb seasoning	¾ teaspoon
Hot pepper sauce	4-6 drops
Grated parmesan cheese	2 teaspoons

Directions
Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425º F for 60 minutes or until fork is easily inserted.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out potato leaving about ½ inch of pulp inside shell. Mash pulp in large bowl.
Mix in by hand remaining ingredients except parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells.
Sprinkle top with ¼ teaspoon parmesan cheese.
Place on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake fpr 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

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