HERBED TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Herbed Twice-Baked Potatoes image

Light cream cheese, garlic and butter make these potatoes irresistible. Replace the basil with parsley if you'd like. -Ruth Andrewson of Peck, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 medium baking potatoes
1-1/2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Dash cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
3 teaspoons butter, melted, divided
Dash garlic powder
Dash paprika

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool for 10 minutes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving thin shells., In a large bowl, mash pulp with cream cheese, chives, salt, basil and cayenne. Add milk and 1-1/2 teaspoons 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., , ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges