Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes

4 medium baked potatoes, about 5 ounces each (still warm)
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or low-fat Ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
¼ teaspoon paprika

Slice each potato in half, lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving about ¼-inch thick shells.

Blend cheese, milk, and potato pulp. Mash until smooth. Add onion. Fill potato shell halves with mixture.

Arrange potatoes on a baking dish and sprinkle with paprika. Use a microwave-safe dish if cooking in microwave.

Follow directions below for microwave or conventional oven.

Microwave Oven: Cover with wax paper. Heat on high for 5 minutes, turning ¼ turn halfway through cooking.

Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Makes 8 servings

Each Serving
1 potato half

Carb Servings
1

Exchanges
1 starch

Nutrient Analysis
Calories 71
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 120mg
Total Carbohydrate 12g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g