Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned, low-fat 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 low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons soft butter
1 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 teaspoon herb seasoning
4-6 drops hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425 degrees 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 in by hand remaining ingredients except parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells. Sprinkle top with 1/4 teaspoon parmesan cheese.
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
Each serving provides: Calories: 113, Total fat: 3g, Saturated fat: less than 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 136mg
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May 9th, 2008
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