HEARTY CHEESE-STUFFED POTATOES

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These cheesy potatoes are so hearty, my husband and I often eat them as a main dish.-Patricia Richardson, Bend, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes (2 pounds)
1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only)
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Wrap each potato in foil. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. , Remove foil; cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; set shells aside. In a bowl, mash pulp until smooth. , In a skillet, saute the leeks, onion and garlic in oil. Add to mashed potatoes. Stir in the corn, cottage cheese, yogurt, salt and pepper. Spoon into potato shells. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges