Herbed Twice-Baked Potatoes

By bakers_delight85

Replace the basil with parsley if you would like, or mix in your favorite seasoning blend.

Ingredients

• 2 medium baking potatoes
• 1-1/2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
• 1 Tbsp. snipped chives
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 3 Tbsp. fat-free milk
• 3 tsp. butter, melted, divided
• Dash garlic powder
• Dash paprika

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Cool for 10 minutes. Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell.
In a bowl, mash the pulp with cream cheese, chives, salt, basil and cayenne. Add milk and 1-1/2 tsp. butter; mash. Spoon into potato shells. Drizzle with remaining butter; sprinkle with garlic powder and paprika. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Per serving (1 potato half): 150 calories, 5g fat, 15mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 23g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 4g protein