Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
4 unit

baking potatoes

scrubbed

0.5 cup

fat-free sour cream

1 tsp

minced onion

minced

4 oz

fat-free cream cheese

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 pinch

paprika

1 pinch

chervil

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Scrub the potatoes thoroughly.

Step 3
~6 min

Bake potatoes until soft, about 1 hour.

Step 4
~6 min

Remove potatoes from oven and let cool slightly.

Step 5
~6 min

Cut each potato in half lengthwise.

Step 6
~6 min

Carefully scoop out the potato pulp, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato inside the skin to maintain its shape.

Step 7
~6 min

Place the scooped potato pulp in a mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 8
~6 min

Rice or mash the potatoes until smooth.

Step 9
~6 min

Add fat-free cream cheese and enough fat-free sour cream to lighten the mixture to your desired consistency.

Step 10
~6 min

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of minced onion, if desired.

Step 11
~6 min

Season the potato mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 12
~6 min

Carefully refill each potato shell with the potato mixture.

Step 13
~6 min

Place the filled potatoes back onto a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~6 min

Garnish with paprika and/or chervil.

Step 15
~6 min

Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Step 16
~6 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add shredded cheese for extra flavor.

Use different herbs like dill or thyme.

Top with crispy bacon bits.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled steak or chicken.

Pairs well with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled steak
Roasted chicken
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Dinner
Side Dish

Popularity Score

75/100