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Couch Potatoes Recipe

"These stuffed potatoes are a favorite," says Shary Geidner from Clear Lake, Iowa. "They're an easy meal-in-one." Plus, they're a great way to use up any extra ham, chili or baked potatoes.

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Couch Potatoes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes, baked
1 can (15 ounces) chili without beans
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, optional

Directions

Cut each potato in half lengthwise but not all the way through, leaving potato attached at the bottom. Push potatoes open and fluff pulp with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Top each with the chili, onions, mushrooms, ham and cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 815 calories, 30 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 134 mg cholesterol, 2,404 mg sodium, 90 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 50 g protein.

Originally published as Couch Potatoes in Quick Cooking January/February 2004, p9