Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Wonderful Stuffed Potatoes

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

INGREDIENTS


  • 4 medium baking potatoes


  • 3/4 cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese


  • 1/4 cup 1% milk


  • 2 tablespoons soft margarine


  • 1 teaspoon dill weed


  • 3/4 teaspoon herb seasoning


  • 4-6 drops hot pepper sauce


  • 2 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese




DIRECTIONS
1. Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425ยบ 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 each top with 1/4 teaspoon parmesan cheese.



5. Place on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.



Yield: 8 servings--Serving Size: 1/2 potato each

from:Sparkpeople