* cooked and drained ** (6-8 oz each), baked ** To bake potatoes, scrub thoroughly and prick with a fork. Bake in 425 deg F oven for 40-60 minutes or till done. (or, prick skin of potatoes; place in microwave oven. Cook on 100% power [high] for 14-17 minutes or till done, rearranging once. Let stand for 5 minutes to finish cooking.)

In a small saucepan stir together the milk, cornstarch, mustard, and pepper. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, stirring till melted. Stir in mixed vegetables and heat through. Serve warm over baked potatoes.

************************************************************* Per serving: 255 calories, 10 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat, 22 mg cholesterol, 353 mg sodium, 748 mg potassium.

Recipes culled from Better Homes and Gardens "Diet Recipe Card Library".