Broccoli-Stuffed Potatoes
- 6 medium size or 3 large unpeeled baking potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tsp. margarine
- 3 stalks broccoli, stems peeled (about 1 lb.)
- 1 c. no-fat grated Cheddar
- 1/3 c. skim milk
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 400u0b0.
- Brush the skins of the potatoes with the margarine and score them down the middle lengthwise.
- Bake them for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.
- Steam broccoli stalks for 6 to 8 minutes or just until tender.
- Chop finely.
- Carefully slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a bowl. (Reserve the skins.)
- Add broccoli, 1/2 cup of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
- Mash until the mixture is pale green with dark flecks.
- Spoon the mixture into the potato skins and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Heat broiler and broil potatoes for 1 minute, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Yield:
- 6 servings.
baking potatoes, margarine, stalks broccoli, milk, salt, fresh ground black pepper
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=287769 (may not work)