Pizza Potato Toppers

“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

Pizza Potato Toppers recipePhoto: Taste of Home
Servings Cook Time
4servings 25minutes
Servings
4servings
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Prick potatoes with a fork; cook in a microwave until tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and green pepper with onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato and pizza sauce; heat through.
  2. Split potatoes lengthwise; flake potato centres with a fork. Spoon meat mixture into each; top with mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with herbs if desired.
Recipe Notes

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!

Nutrition Facts

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