2002 Makeover Twice-Baked Potatoes

By boandozzy

One potato equals 298 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 717 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Makeover Twice-Baked Potatoes in Light & Tasty February/March 2001, p48

Ingredients

• 6 large baking potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup 1% milk
• 1/4 pound turkey bacon (about 9 slices), diced and cooked
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bake the potatoes at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter. Stir in the milk, bacon, 1 cup of cheese, chives, salt and pepper. Spoon into the potato shells.

Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.