Broccoli-Stuffed Potatoes

7 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. 2
    Brush the skins of the potatoes with the margarine and score them down the middle lengthwise.
  3. 3
    Bake them for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.
  4. 4
    Steam broccoli stalks for 6 to 8 minutes or just until tender.
  5. 5
    Chop finely.
  6. 6
    Carefully slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a bowl. (Reserve the skins.)
  7. 7
    Add broccoli, 1/2 cup of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Mash until the mixture is pale green with dark flecks.
  9. 9
    Spoon the mixture into the potato skins and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  10. 10
    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.
  11. 11
    Yield:
  12. 12
    6 servings.

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