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Cottage Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes 4 Servings, two potato halves each
4 baking potatoes (8 ounces each) 7/8 cup low fat cottage cheese 2 tablespoons whole milk 2 tablespoons onion, minced 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Scrub potatoes and remove any blemIshesd.
TO BAKE: CONVENTIONAL METHOD: Preheat oven to 400F. Place potatoes in oven and bake until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
MICROWAVE METHOD: Pierce potatoes by using fork prongs. Cover potatoes with waxed paper. Heat on high until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
TO STUFF POTATOES:
Slice each potato in half, lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/4 inch thick shells, saving pulp.
Blend cheese, milk, and onion. Add potato pulp; mix until light and fluffy.
Fill potato halves with mixture. Sprinkle paprika over potatoes.
Note: Return to oven or microwave to reheat, for a few minutes, if desired. Source: USDA
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