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Baked Potato with Herbed Cottage Cheese

Baked potatoes with herbed cottage cheese are a simple yet satisfying classic. Use a waxy variety of potatoes for the best results. Do not peel the potatoes; clean them and prick the skin with a fork. Bake at 400°F for 40 to 50 minutes, depending on size. Here's how to make a delicious herbed cottage cheese topping:

Ingredients (serve 4):

• 4 medium-sized waxy potatoes
• 1 1/4 cups low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 red onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to taste
• 1-2 tbsp milk or water (to adjust consistency)
• Olive oil (optional, for brushing potatoes)
• Fresh herbs or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Clean the potatoes thoroughly and prick the skin with a fork. Optionally, brush the potatoes lightly with olive oil for a crispier skin.
3. Place the potatoes on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
4. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the herbed cottage cheese. Peel and finely chop the red onion and garlic.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the low-fat cottage cheese, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, chives, and dill (if using). Add the lemon juice and mix well.
6. Season the cottage cheese mixture with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to taste. If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water to achieve the desired consistency.
7. Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut a cross on the top of each potato and gently squeeze them open.
8. Spoon a generous amount of the herbed cottage cheese onto each potato. Garnish with additional fresh herbs or chopped green onions if desired.

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy baked potatoes with herbed cottage cheese!