Cheeseburger Stuffed Potatoes

Name: Cheeseburger Stuffed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes, scrubbed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt; 6 slices American cheese

Submitted by larlar

"From May 2009 Parenting Magazine"

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Ready In:: 1hr 40mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₄ cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
6 slices American cheese

directions

Preheat oven to 450°F
Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place them directly on oven rack. Bake until tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
While potatoes are baking, heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until slightly translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the beef, stirring to break it up, and cook about 5 minutes, until browned.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper to taste. Cook another 5 minutes.
Remove potatoes from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut them in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving some behind to keep the shells intact. Mash potatoes lightly with a fork, then mix in the butter, yogurt, and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.
Fill each potato shell with about 2 Tbsp of the cooked hamburger mixture, then top with about 3 Tbsp of the potato mixture, mounding slightly. Top with a slice of American cheese and bake until melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Per Serving 413 calories, 23 g fat (10 g saturated), 708 mg sodium, 57 mg cholesterol.
Quickie-side suggestion: Toss a bag of chopped romaine lettuce with 6 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, and parmesan cheese. Salad doesn't get much easier!
Ideas for picky eaters: This is a way fun dish to eat, so you may luck out. If not, just deconstruct it: Put a little mashed potato and beef on the side, and let him eat his cheese straight out of the wrapper.