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- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 4 small russet potatoes (about 8 oz. each)
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese, softened
- 5 tbsp skim milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 1/4 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, divided
- Sliced green onions, for serving
- Salsa, for serving
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