Ham n Swiss-Topped Potatoes
This is one of husband's favorite light recipes. I often double the sauce to make sure I have some left over. It can easily be reheated to put over a microwaved potato for a quick lunch.
-Jill hayses of Westerville, Ohio6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours
Ingredients
- 3 medium baking potatoes (12 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
- 2 cups steamed cut fresh asparagus
Directions
- Bake potatoes at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. Meanwhile, in a
- saucepan, combine the cornstarch and milk until smooth. Bring to a
- boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
- thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the mustard, pepper and Swiss
- cheese. Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Stir in ham and
- asparagus. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Cut potatoes
- in half lengthwise; place cut side up and fluff the pulp with a
- fork. Spoon 2/3 cup sauce over each half. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One stuffed potato half equals 285 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 673 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat-free milk.