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Prep Time: 45 mins Servings: 12Ingredients
- 10-12 Small potatoes
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 tbsp chopped chives
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Italian Seasoning
- salt/pepper to taste
Directions
- With a fork, poke multiple holes in each potato and lay out on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven to 425 degrees.
- Spoon out the center of each potato after they have cooled slightly and add to a bowl.
- Add in Lifeway Farmer Cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, chopped chives, onion and garlic powder, and salt/pepper to taste. Mix until smooth.
- Add the mixture back to the center of each potato skin. Top with additional cheddar cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool before serving!
