This recipe provided by Connecticut Department of Public Health WIC and SNAP-Ed
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes (medium) (WIC approved)
- 1 cup chicken (cooked and diced)
- 1 cup broccoli (coarsely chopped) (WIC approved)
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped) (WIC approved)
- 1/2 cup carrot (thinly sliced) (WIC approved)
- 3/4 cup water (hot)
- 3/4 cup 1% or nonfat/skim milk (WIC approved)
- 1 tbs whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded) or 1/2 cup shredded cheese (WIC approved)
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes. Remove any bad spots. Do not peel. Cut each in half.
- In a covered saucepan, boil potatoes in just enough water to cover the pieces. When they are fork-tender (about 15 to 20 minutes), remove from heat and drain. Set aside. (Note: you can also pierce whole potatoes with a knife or fork in several places and cook in microwave without water until fork tender, then cut each in half).
- Meanwhile, in a skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, combine cooked meat, broccoli, onion, carrots and water.
- Boil until vegetables are fork tender - about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Combine milk, flour and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir flour mixture into meat mixture until well blended.
- Stir in cheese. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes longer or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- To serve, place 2 potato halves on each plate and mash the middle somewhat. Spoon about one third cup of the meat mixture over each potato half.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- Replace cheddar cheese with low-fat cheese.
- Replace chicken with turkey, beef, or pork.
Recipe adapted from http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/meaty-stuffed-potatoes
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. SNAP helps low income people buy nutritious food for a better diet. To get more information contact the CT Department of Social Services at 1- (855) 626-6632 or WWW.CT.gov/dss . USDA does not endorse any products, services, or organizations. Provided by Department of Public Health in partnership with the University of Saint Joseph. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.