STUFFED POTATO SKINS

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"Fabulous as party appetizers, snacks or light meals, these potatoes are a fun way to eat your vegetables," writes Hollie Powell from St. Louis, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium baking potatoes (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, divided
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato shells on an ungreased baking sheet., Combine butter and 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; brush over shells. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until edges are crispy and butter is bubbly. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the onions, red pepper, broccoli, 3/4 cup cheese and remaining hot pepper sauce; spoon into potato skins. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchange

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