Southwest Baked Potatoes

Lowfat twice baked potatoes with a taste of the Southwest.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large russet potatoes
• 1  cup  prepared salsa
• 1 1⁄2 cups nonfat sour cream, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, divided
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped black olives
• 1  tablespoon  chopped  jalapeno pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Scrub potatoes; pat dry. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork. Bake until tender, about 1 hour.
3. Remove potatoes from the oven; reduce oven temperature to 350°F
4. Slice off tops of potatoes. Scoop out insides, keeping shells intact.
5. In a medium bowl, mash potatoes. Stir in salsa and 1 cup of sour cream.
6. Spoon potato mixture evenly into shells.
7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over tops. Place potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese melts, about 20 minutes.
8. Place potatoes on serving plates. Top with remaining sour cream and cheese. Sprinkle cilantro, olives, and jalapeno pepper on top. Serve immediately.