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Potato Stuffed with Broccoli and Melted Cheddar

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By Jorge Cruise

Posted December 17th, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from The 3-Hour Diet Cookbook, by Jorge Cruise, (2007, Collins Living)

Servings:	4
Author Notes:	For baked potato lovers, this meal is a real treat. Stuffed with steamed broccoli and creamy cheddar cheese, these potatoes taste as good as they look.
Ingredients:	4 small russet potatoes 10 ounces broccoli florets 12 ounces shredded low fat cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cups 3/4 cup low fat sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions:	Makes 4 Servings, Approximately 400 Calories Each 1. Pierce the potatoes and microwave on high until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, place the broccoli in large saucepan with 3 tablespoons water over medium heat. Cover and cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and return the broccoli to the pan. 3. Add the cheddar cheese to the broccoli and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. 4. Slice the potatoes lengthwise and divide the cheese-broccoli sauce evenly over each potato. Top each potato with 3 tablespoons sour cream. 5. Serve each person two potato halves garnished with chives.