Taste of Home
That’s Amore Baked Potatoes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
We add a touch of Italy to these baked potatoes with beefed up spaghetti sauce, pepperoni and more. Now, that's amore!
Ingredients
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4 large baking potatoes
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 medium carrot, shredded
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
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5 ounces pepperoni, chopped
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1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
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2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
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1.
Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15 minutes or until tender, turning once.
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2.
In a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, green pepper, carrot, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, wine, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
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3.
With a sharp knife, cut an "X" in each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Spoon sauce over potatoes and sprinkle with cheese. Microwave until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
1 stuffed potato: 794 calories, 35g fat (15g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1279mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 42g protein.
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