GARDEN STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

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Great with salsa! Also, dice any left over beef, chicken or fish and add to these vegetable-packed potatoes. You'll have an economical, nutritious dinner that includes most of the major food groups! *Make Ahead: Bored with your lunch menu? Precook these potatoes, then cool to room temperature. Wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Then just reheat in the microwave for 5 minutes!*

Provided by Alley Barbie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons dried parsley (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Microwave pierced potatoes on high for 12 minutes; bake for 15 minutes.
  • Slice off potato tops.
  • Scoop out pulp keeping skins intact.
  • Mash pulp in a medium bowl.
  • Add 1 cup cheddar cheese to the potato pulp mixture.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add onion, broccoli, and salad dressing to potato pulp; mix well.
  • Brush the outside of potato skin shells with oil.
  • Spoon potato mixture into shells, dividing evenly.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Stuff more cheddar cheese in the tops of the potatoes.
  • Bake potatoes until heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley; salt and pepper to taste!
  • **Rubbing the outside of the potatoes with oil before baking will help them absorb more heat and allows the potatoes to cook more quickly--reducing cooking time by a few minutes. It also makes the skins crisp and nicely brown.**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 533.8, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 14

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