Pizza-Styled Stuffed Potato

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.

 

1. 2 baking potatoes (Russets), unpeeled, washed
2. 2 ounces pepperoni slices, cut in quarters
3. Pizza toppings such as sliced olives, bell peppers, etc. (optional)
4. 1/4 cup tomato sauce
5. 1 tablespoon Parmesan or Romano cheese
6. 1 teaspoon soft margarine or butter
7. 1/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Prick each potato three times. Place potatoes cut side down on microwaveable plate. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until a fork pierces potato easily. Remove plate of potatoes from microwave and cover with clean towel for 5 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 degrees F, until cheese is lightly browned.

Makes four servings

— www.newscanada.com