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Twiced Baked Potatoes Deluxe

Just because you’re looking for a low-fat, low-calorie side dish doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the taste. These scrumptious spuds pack plenty of appeal and are bursting with healthy flavors.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 439.5 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 medium-size baking potatoes
  • 1/4 cup(s) low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 ounce(s) plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried dill weed
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped scallions
  • 333/1000 cup(s) coarsely grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon(s) thinly sliced scallions

Instructions

 

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Scrub potatoes; pat dry.
  • Using fork, pierce each potato in several places.
  • Place on middle rack of oven; bake 45 minutes until centers are tender when pierced with metal skewer.
  • Remove from oven; reduce temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut potatoes lengthwise in half; using teaspoon, carefully scoop potato flesh into medium-size bowl, leaving 1/8-inch layer of flesh attached to skin.
  • Set potato shells aside.
  • With potato masher or heavy fork, mash together potato flesh, cottage cheese, yogurt and dill until well blended.
  • Stir in chopped scallions.
  • Spoon mixture lightly into shells; place in shallow baking dish.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes until filling is hot.
  • Sprinkle tops of potatoes with grated Cheddar and sliced scallions.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 439.5kcalCarbohydrates: 60.39gProtein: 24.72gFat: 12.98gSaturated Fat: 7.24gCholesterol: 44.1mgSodium: 500.58mgFiber: 5.19gSugar: 6.68g

Keyword Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Potato
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