Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes

3 Servings

3 baking potatoes
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
dash paprika


Preheat oven to 400 F.
Scrub potatoes, pierce with a fork and bake 1 hour, then remove and reduce oven temperature to 375 F.
With a sharp knife, cut a lengthwise "lid" about a half-inch down from top of potato to prepare as an entree.
Scoop pulp out of potato and place in a bowl. Set shell of potato aside, discarding the lid. Mash potato pulp
with a potato masher or a fork. Add cheeses, onion, pepper and garlic powder. Stir to mix well. Fill potato shells with mixture, dust with paprika and bake 25 minutes at 375F.
To prepare Cheesy Stuffed Potatoes as a side dish, cut potatoes in half and fill according to instructions.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 Calories from Fat 47
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 13% Protein 24% Carb. 63%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               5   g      8%
Saturated Fat           3   g     16%
Cholesterol            13   mg     4%
Sodium                635   mg    26%
Total Carbohydrate     55   g     18%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      6%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                21   g        

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 49% Calcium 0% Iron 18%