Wonderful Stuffed Potatoes
Pair these delicious stuffed potatoes with grilled or baked meat, fish, or tofu.
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes (medium, baking) nutrition facts
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese (low-fat) nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup milk (low-fat 1%) nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons margarine (soft tub) nutrition facts
- 1 teaspoon dill weed nutrition facts
- 3/4 teaspoon herb seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or ~ 4 dashes) nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 121 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates | 20 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425 °F for 60 minutes or until fork is easily inserted.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out potato, leaving about 1/2 inch of pulp inside shell. Mash pulp in large bowl.
- Mix in by hand remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells.
- Sprinkle top with 1/4 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.
- Place on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
Notes
Learn more about: Potatoes Herbs
Source
A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/wonderful-stuffed-potatoes, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.