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Quicker Baked Potato

Try this method for speeding up the potato baking process (for a better texture than those that you microwave). Pre-heat the oven to 400. Place the potato in boiling water for 10 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes. This will cut the cooking time in half.

 

Low-fat Garlic Mashed Potatoes


garlic, potatoes, low-fat/low cal

4 lb russet potatoes -- abt 8
4 cloves garlic
2 quart chicken broth
1 cup milk, skim
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoon chives -- thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill -- minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 white pepper
1/2 cup lowfat jack cheese -- abt 2
1 ounce
1 fresh chives or dill sprigs

1. Peel and quarter potatoes. Place with garlic in a 6-8 quart pan; cover with broth. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover and simmer til potatoes are tender when pierced, abt 20 min. 2. Drain potatoes and garlic; return to pan. Mash with milk until smooth. Stir in yogurt, chives, dill, and salt; add pepper to taste. Spoon mix into a 2-3 qt shallow baking dish; sprinkle top with cheese. If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and chill up to 1 day. 3. Bake in a 375F oven til warm in center and melted cheese is lightly browned, abt 30 min (abt 1 hour if chilled). Garnich w/ chives or dill sprigs. Recipe By : Sunset - Jan 1996