Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In '1,000 Lowfat Recipies' by Terry Blonder Golson; per serving, 216 calories, 5 g fat"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 medium russet potatoes, baked (about 2-2 1/2 lb)
• 1 cup lowfat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup minced fresh chives or 1/4 cup scallion
• paprika, for garnish

directions

1. Use a serrated knife to cut about 1/4 inch off the top of each baked potato (on the long side).
2. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thick wall intact.
3. Put the pulp in a bowl and mash it with the cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in the chives; stuff the potato skins with this mixture.
5. Use all the stuffing, mounding up the extra on top of each potato.
6. Preheat oven to 425°; place the potatoes on a baking sheet, dust with the paprika and cook for 15 minutes, until heated through.