Pizza Potato Toppers

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Updated on Jun. 14, 2023

Not only is this recipe quick and easy to make, but it's an economical treat as well. I don't know of a more satisfying way to stretch a half-pound of meat! —Sheila Friedrich, Antelope, Montana

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Test Kitchen Tips
  • Italian sausage also tastes great in this recipe.
  • If you have leftover potatoes from last night's dinner, this is a good way to repurpose them. Baked sweet potatoes will work, too!
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    Pizza Potato Toppers

    Prep Time 10 min
    Cook Time 15 min
    Yield 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 4 medium baking potatoes
    • 1/2 pound ground beef
    • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 1 tomato, chopped
    • 1/2 to 3/4 cup pizza sauce
    • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
    • Optional: Fresh oregano, basil or parsley

    Directions

    1. Prick potatoes with a fork; cook in a microwave until tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and stir beef and green pepper with onion, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato and pizza sauce; heat through.
    2. Split potatoes lengthwise; flake potato centers with a fork. Spoon meat mixture into each; top with mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with herbs if desired.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 each: 486 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 26g protein.

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