Potatoes Stuffed with Ham and Gruyere Cheese

Points: 7 weight watchers pointsplus Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/2 cup


Ingredients
4(173 oz cooked) potatoes
1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
3oz shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup fat freemilk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 Preheat the oven to 500° F. Pierce the potatoes with a fork and arrange them in a circle in the microwave oven. Cover with damp paper towels. Microwave the potatoes at high for about 6 minutes, then rearrange them and microwave for another 6 minutes (or until done).Let stand for 2 minutes.Split the potatoes open lengthwise in half; scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch shell. Reserve the shells, set aside the pulp. In a small frying pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic; saute for about 30 seconds. Add the milk; bring to a simmer. Pour the milk mixture over the potato pulp. Add the ham, 1/4 cup cheese and the remaining ingredients; mix well. Stuff the potato shells with the mixture. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup cheese. Bake at 500° for about 8 minutes (or until the cheese begins to brown).