Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
These potatoes are light and fluffy on the inside and baked twice to give a crunchy crust.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Cheese Stuffed Potatoes
These potatoes are light and fluffy on the inside and baked twice to give a crunchy crust.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 4 medium baking potatoes
- 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat
- 2 tablespoons 1% milk
- 2 tablespoons onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
Scrub the potatoes.
Put the potatoes in the oven. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until tender.
Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
Use a spoon to scoop out the inside of each potato. Leave about 1/2 inch of potato next to the skin. Save the inside part of each potato in a small bowl.
Peel the onion. Chop it to make 2 tablespoons chopped onion.
Put the cheese, milk, and onion in another small bowl. Add the insides of the potatoes. Mix with a fork until light and fluffy.
Divide this mix into 8 parts. Put part of the mix inside each potato.
Sprinkle paprika over the potatoes.
Return to the oven for 5 minutes to reheat.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 2 potato halves, 1/4 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 218 |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 88 mg |
| Potassium | 966 mg |
| Sodium | 203 mg |
| Copper | 251 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
| Phosphorus | 223 mg |
| Selenium | 7 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 19 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 42 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4 mcg |
| Folate | 41 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 37 mg |
Source:
- Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network