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Mushroom-Stuffed Potatoes

A small amount of light cream cheese gives these stuffed potatoes a rich flavor. Serve them with a big tossed salad with chickpeas or black-eyed peas, and some steamed green beans or asparagus.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes
2 cup Neufchâtel, light cream cheese, or nondairy cream cheese
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bake or microwave the potatoes until done but still firm. When cool enough to handle, cut each in half lengthwise. Scoop out the inside of each potato half, leaving a sturdy shell, about 1/4 inch thick all around.

    Step 2

    Transfer the scooped-out potato to a mixing bowl and mash it coarsely. Stir in the Neufchâtel.

    Step 3

    Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and sautƩ over medium heat until golden. Add the mushrooms, cover, and cook until they are done to your liking, stirring occasionally.

    Step 4

    Combine the mushroom mixture, including the liquid with the mashed potato in the mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir well to combine.

    Step 5

    Stuff the mixture back into the potato shells. Heat as needed in the microwave or in a preheated 400°F oven, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 6

    Calories: 214

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 6g

    Step 8

    Protein: 4g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrate: 33g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 13mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 67mg

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