4 Baking potatoes (1-1/2 lb) -scrubbed 1/3 c Reduced-fat sour cream 1/4 c Buttermilk 2 tb Fresh cilantro; chopped 2 tb Tomato salsa Salt & freshly ground pepper 1/2 c Monterey Jack cheese OR 1/2 c Sharp Cheddar cheese; grated
Pierce potatoes with a fork and wrap individually in a
double thickness of paper towels. e on high
for 5 minutes. Rotate the potatoes and microwave on
high until tender, about 5 minutes more. Unwrap the
potatoes and let cool slightly. Cut off a 1/4-inch
thick slice along the top of each potato. With a
melon baller or teaspoon, carefully hollow out the
potatoes, leaving the shells. Put the insides in a
medium-sized bowl, and mash with a fork or potato
masher. Add sour cream, buttermilk, cilantro and
salsa; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Fill
the shells with the potato mixture. Arrange the
potatoes in a microwave-safe pie plate or baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on high for
5 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle the
potatoes with cheese and serve.
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