1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake 1 hour 25 minutes, until very tender in centers.

2

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the cottage cheese, yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and chives.

3

When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut a small slit at the tops of potatoes and squeeze them to open them up. Place them in a single layer in prepared casserole dish. Increase oven to 425°F.

4

With a fork, scrape up the insides of potatoes. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into the openings of potatoes and gently mix with scraped potato.

5

Top potatoes with the Cheddar and place in the oven for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden. To serve, sprinkle with black pepper and additional chives.

6

This recipe can be made up to 1 day ahead through step 4. Cover and refrigerate. Forty five minutes before ready to serve, cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until hot in center. Top with Cheddar and bake another 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and browned.

7

Serving = 1 full potato