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Southwest Baked Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 16 Minutes
Servings: 4
Lowfat twice baked potatoes with a taste of the Southwest.
Ingredients:
4 large russet potatoes
1 cup prepared salsa
1 1/2 cups nonfat sour cream, divided
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped black olives
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Scrub potatoes; pat dry. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork. Bake until tender, about 1 hour.
3. Remove potatoes from the oven; reduce oven temperature to 350°F
4. Slice off tops of potatoes. Scoop out insides, keeping shells intact.
5. In a medium bowl, mash potatoes. Stir in salsa and 1 cup of sour cream.
6. Spoon potato mixture evenly into shells.
7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over tops. Place potatoes on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese melts, about 20 minutes.
8. Place potatoes on serving plates. Top with remaining sour cream and cheese. Sprinkle cilantro, olives, and jalapeno pepper on top. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com