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Wonderful Stuffed Potatoes

Source: A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-04-20.

Pair these delicious stuffed potatoes with grilled or baked meat, fish, or tofu.

Makes
8 servings
Serving size
1/2 potato (140g)

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes (medium, baking)
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
  • 1/4 cup milk (low-fat 1%)
  • 2 tablespoons margarine (soft tub)
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 3/4 teaspoon herb seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or ~ 4 dashes)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425 °F for 60 minutes or until fork is easily inserted.
  3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out potato, leaving about 1/2 inch of pulp inside shell. Mash pulp in large bowl.
  4. Mix in by hand remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells.
  5. Sprinkle top with 1/4 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.
  6. Place on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Notes

Learn more about: Potatoes Herbs

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