Pizza Potato Toppers

Name: Pizza Potato Toppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 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; Fresh oregano, basil or parsley, optional

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

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
Fresh oregano, basil or parsley, optional

Directions

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.
Split potatoes lengthwise; flake potato centers with a fork. Spoon meat mixture into each; top with mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with herbs if desired.

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 fiber), 26g protein.

Originally published as Pizza Potato Toppers in Country Ground Beef

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Nicelady73

Oct 10, 2014

Love the recipe a lot
skimba

May 15, 2013

I made one with sweet potato as well because my husband prefers sweet potatoes. The whole family enjoyed this, even the teenager.
ladymluv09

Apr 28, 2013

This was a hit! I used more hamburger than it called for but am getting extra meals so am very happy! It is a new family favorite.!
zucchinilady

Apr 23, 2013

I found this recipe very tasty! my husband/son raved about it..served with a tossed salad...will make again.
dihiggins

Apr 23, 2013

A great recipe. Easy to make and delicious!
debekard

Apr 23, 2013

Have not made the pizza one but have made this using taco seasoned meat, salsa, sourcream and cheese on baked potatoes for a great quick meal. Delicious