2013 Sausage-Stuffed Red Potatoes

By boandozzy

1 appetizer equals 63 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 186 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat. Originally published as Sausage-Stuffed Red Potatoes in Healthy Cooking April/May 2012, p49

Ingredients

• 8 small red potatoes
• 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 9 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, divided
• 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-9 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Add onions and 4-1/2 teaspoons parsley; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out 1 tablespoon pulp (save for another use).

Spoon about 2 tablespoons sausage mixture into each half. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Yield: 16 appetizers.