Stuffed potatoes are usually stuffed with fat and calories! This version is just as rich-tasting but much lower in fat.

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub potatoes and pierce skins with a fork. Place directly on wire racks in oven and bake 1 hour. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Meanwhile, in microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and garlic; cook on high for 30 seconds.

• Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out the potato flesh into a bowl, being careful not to tear the skins. Set skins aside on baking sheet.

• Add butter mixture to the potatoes and mash. Then add the milk, ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese to the potatoes and stir until combined.

• Spoon the potato mixture into the potato skins, mounding the top. Bake until heated through, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Mashing Potatoes

When you mash potatoes, it's important that you add the oil or butter first. The fat coats the starch granules in the potatoes so they don't over combine and become gluey. And don't overmix mashed potatoes; stir just until all ingredients are combined.