4 idaho potatoes
Directions
Scrub potatoesand pierce all over with a fork. Line microwave with
paper towels and arrange potatoes on top. Microwave on high for 5
minutes, tur and rearrange potatoe and microwave 5 minutes more.
Repeat until potaotes feel soft, 5-8 minutes more. Let stand 5
minutes. Preheat oven to 375 Cun an X into the top of each potato.
Scoop out the flesh leaving a thick potato shell. Chop the potao's
flesh and place eash in its own small bowl. Combine with add ons(see
recipes) Arrange stuffed potatoes in baking pan and bake 15 minutes
or until heated.
Recipe By : Weight Watchers
From: Hp_walls@woco.Ohio.Gov Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:00:51
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Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Potato; Vegetable; Weight Watchers
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