Quick Baked Potato Pizzas

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WIC Recipe Italian Potatoes Pizza

Quick Baked Potato Pizzas

5 from 2 votes
The flavor of a pizza on a baked potato. Doesn't get any better than this!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Main DishSide Dish, Mains & Sides, Side Dish, Snack, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 137
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • microwave

Method
 

  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