Quick and Healthy Baked Potato Pizzas Recipe in Monte Vista, CO

The flavor of a pizza on a baked potato. Doesn’t get any better than this!

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 (5-to 6-oz.) Russet potatoes, scrubbed
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 4 teaspoons healthy buttery spread
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic or seasoned salt
• Snipped fresh chives or green onion tops (optional)
• 16 slices turkey pepperoni
• 1/4 cup warm pasta sauce
• 1/4 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
• 1 Tablespoon minced green pepper
• 1 Tablespoon sliced green onion

Directions

1. Cut a wedge out of each potato about 1/8-inch wide and 1-inch deep and place in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH, uncovered, for 10 to12 minutes depending on strength of microwave. Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave.
2. Carefully make a slit in the top of each potato and fluff with a fork. Stir 1 Tablespoon yogurt, 1 teaspoon buttery spread and 1/8 teaspoon salt into each potato; sprinkle with chives if desired. Place 16 slices turkey pepperoni on a plate and microwave on HIGH for 45 to 60 seconds to crisp.
3. Top each seasoned potato with pasta sauce, cheese, green pepper and green onion.  Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes to melt cheese, then, top with coarsely crumbled pepperoni slices

Nutrition Information

Recipe by: Potatoes USA