ZUCCHINI TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

Zucchini Twice-Baked Potatoes image

Flecks of zucchini add pretty color to these potatoes. My mother prepared them each Christmas when I was young. Now my brothers, sister and I rely on the recipe. -Mary Maxeiner, Lakewood, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 large baking potatoes (about 3/4 pound each)
3 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 50-75 minutes or until tender. Cool until easy to handle. Reduce heat to 350°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Drain and set aside., Scoop out the potato pulp, leaving a thin shell; place pulp in a bowl and mash. Add the sour cream, salt, pepper and remaining butter; mash. Stir in zucchini mixture. Spoon into potato shells. Sprinkle with cheese. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.