Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned, low-fat cottage cheese are a lavish low-fat, low- cholesterol, low-sodium treat.

Ingredients

• 4 medium baking potatoes
• 3/4 cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk
• 2 Tbsp. soft margarine
• 1 tsp. dill weed
• 3/4 tsp. herb seasoning
• 4-6 drops hot pepper sauce
• 2 tsp. grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Prick potatoes with fork. Bake at 425º F for 60 minutes or until fork is easily inserted.

2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out potato leaving about 1/2 inch of pulp inside shell. Mash pulp in large bowl.

3. Mix in by hand remaining ingredients except parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture into potato shells.

4. Sprinkle top with 1/4 tsp parmesan cheese.

5. Place on baking sheet and return to oven. Bake 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Yield: 8 servings--Serving Size: 1/2 potato each

Each serving provides:

Calories: 113
Total fat: 3 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Sodium: 136 mg

From NHLBI