Tuna-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Name: Tuna-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes; 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese; 1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Using canned tuna keeps this dish right in a target budget. A dollop of pickle relish on top brings out that classic tuna salad flavor. —Karen Seger, Houston, Ohio

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning once.
When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells.
In a small bowl, mash the pulp. Add the cottage cheese, tuna, celery, onion, 1/4 cup cheese, paprika, salt and pepper. Spoon into potato shells. Place on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

2 stuffed potato halves: 321 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.

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Originally published as Tuna Stuffed Baked Potatoes in Healthy Cooking October/November 2012

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tyenella

Jul 20, 2019

great meal on a hot day. Our family loves it! Always a hit!
DonnaY12

Jun 8, 2017

It was easy to make and we like it. I got the go-ahead to make it again.
LaDawn Marie

Dec 1, 2012

Only Mom liked these. I think I could spice it up for next time. The family ate them but they weren't clambering for more.