4 medium baking potatoes
1 cup dannon plain yogurt
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp paprika
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup pimentoes, chopped, well -drained
Directions
Wash potatoes well. Dry and pierce several times with fork. Bake at
400~ for about 1 hr. or until soft. Cool. Cut potatoes in half
lengthwise; carefully scoop potato pulp into bowl (leave 1/2" of pulp
to keep the potato skins intact). Set potato skins aside. To pulp,
add yogurt, salt, pepper, paprika, and 1/2 C cheese. Mix until light
and fluffy. Set aside. Coat skillet w/oil; heat until hot. Add
garlic, broccoli, mushrooms, and pimentoes, cook until tender.
Stir vegetable mixture into potato mixture; stuff potato skins with
mixture. Place on ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle evenly
w/remaining 1/2 C cheese. Bake at 375~ for 10 mins. or until cheese
is melted and bubbly.
Variation: Add 1 C leftover diced chicken with vegetables.
Source: Dannon yogurt advertisement.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Potato; Vegetable
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