Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

4 medium potatoes
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese or low fat ricotta cheese
4 tsp. skim milk
2 tbsp. green onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. paprika

Bake potatoes in a 350°F oven until tender. While potatoes are still warm, slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/4” thick shells. In a medium mixing bowl blend cheese, milk and onion. Add potato and mix until smooth. Fill potato shell halves with mixture. Arrange on a baking dish and sprinkle with paprika.

Makes 8 servings

Microwave Method: Cover stuffed potatoes with wax paper. Heat on high for 5 minutes, turning 1/4 turn halfway through cooking.

Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake stuffed potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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