Pizza-Style Stuffed Potatoes
Contributed by: News Canada
(NC) - Mention the word pizza and you'll get kids excited. Kids can help microwave potatoes, scoop out the insides and mix the filling of this yummy recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 baking potatoes (Russets), unpeeled, washed
- 2 oz. (50 g) pepperoni slices, cut in quarters
- Pizza toppings such as sliced olive, bell peppers, etc. (optional)
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1 tsp (5 mL) soft margarine or butter
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Cheddar cheese
Directions:
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Prick each potato three times.
Place potatoes cut side down on microwaveable plate. Microwave on high for four to five minutes, or until a fork pierces potato easily. Remove plate of potatoes from microwave and cover with clean tea towel for five minutes to let potatoes continue cooking.
In a bowl, mix pepperoni, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese and margarine or butter. Set aside.
Scoop out flesh in each potato half, leaving a thin shell of potato inside skins. Stir scooped potato into pepperoni mixture.
Fill potato shells with potato-pepperoni mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Place on a baking sheet, Bake 15 to 20 minutes in a regular oven at 400 F (200 C), until cheese is lightly browned. Or heat in toaster oven until cheese is browned.
Serving Size: Makes 4 Potatoes
