Ham ‘n Swiss-Topped Potatoes

Ham 'n Swiss-Topped Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: One potato half

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

Instructions

  1. 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.

Notes

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.

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