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Queso Potato

Hot baked potatoes topped with a spicy cheese sauce

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Time:
Hands On: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings:
Makes 4 servings (1 topped potato each)

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium baking potatoes (8 oz each)
  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
  • 1 pkg (16 oz each) Velveeta® Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into cubes
Directions
  1. Pierce each potato in several places with fork or sharp knife. Microwave on HIGH 18 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, combine undrained tomatoes and cheese in 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe dish; cover. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is completely melted, stirring after 5 minutes. Remove from microwave; stir mixture until well blended.
  3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Spoon half of sauce over potatoes. Reserve remaining sauce to use as a dip.

Cook's Tips
  1. Use Your Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce each potato in several places with fork or sharp knife. Bake 1 hour or until tender. Top with the prepared sauce as directed.


Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
350
% Daily Value*
Total fat
20%
13 g
Saturated fat
41%
8 g
Cholesterol
15%
45 MG
Sodium
42%
1,016 MG
Carbohydrate
15%
46 g
Dietary fiber
17%
4 g
Sugars
1%
8 g
Protein
28%
14 g
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
30%
Calcium
30%
Iron
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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