CHEESY POTATO SKINS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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A new take on an old classic from the US Potato Board. Parmesan and mozzarella stand in for cheddar. Sun-dried tomatoes and parsley add a fresh touch. Cook time includes the 50 minutes it takes to bake the potatoes.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
2 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded
2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4-1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, tops only and chopped
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Bake potatoes 50 minutes or until tender. Let cool.
  • Cut each potato in half.
  • With a spoon, scoop out pulp leaving 1/4-inch of potato in each half. Set pulp aside.
  • Cut each skin half in half again to form quarters.
  • Season the skins with salt and pepper and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Mash 1 cup potato pulp with a potato masher.
  • Stir in sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, green onions and parsley. (Mixture will be sticky and hold together.).
  • With your hands, divide the mixture evenly between the potato skins, pressing the mixture into the skins.
  • Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 201.3, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.2

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