SAUSAGE-STUFFED RED POTATOES

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My husband and I have a large garden and we always plant red potatoes so I am always trying to come up with ways to use all of them. We have this recipe often. My son calls them potato poppers. And they are very low calorie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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