Twice-baked Ranch Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 (5 ounce) baking potatoes
• 4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• scrub and dry potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate. heat in microwave on high until tender, 18 to 20 minutes; remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• combine neufchatel cheese and milk in a small bowl; beat in salad dressing mix.
• cut potatoes in half lengthwise; remove pulp, leaving a thin potato skin shell. mix pulp into cheese mixture and mash. spoon mixture into potato shells; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• place two potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. heat in microwave on high until heated through and cheese is melted, 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes.