GARDEN STUFFED BAKED POTATOES 
4 Russet potatoes
2 tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1/2 c. Ranch salad dressing
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. dried parsley
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 425°F. Microwave pierced potatoes on High for 12 minutes.

Bake for 15 minutes. Slice off potato tops, scoop out pulp, keeping skins intact. Mash pulp in a medium bowl. Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add butter. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add onion, broccoli and salad dressing to potato pulp; mix well. Brush outside of potato skin shells with oil. Spoon potato mixture into shells, dividing evenly. Place on a baking sheet.

Bake potatoes until heated through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4.

Variation: Add 1 cup Cheddar cheese to the potato pulp mixture or top the stuffed potatoes with cheese before baking.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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