We guarantee this is one of the most unique recipes you'll ever try! It might sound a little odd at first glance, but once you read through the whole recipe you'll understand. This is a great way to have something akin to pizza without having to spend the extra money for delivery or take-out.
These potatoes are intended to be served as a main course, but you could serve them as a hearty side dish if you want. If you serve this recipe as a main dish, we recommend serving broccoli on the side. Hey, at least part of this dinner should be healthy!
If you have a hard time getting your kids to eat their broccoli without complaining, add some cheese in. Cheddar is usually your best bet. Melted cheese will entice even the pickiest of eaters. The rich taste of good cheddar will mask the bitterness in broccoli that so many kids hate.
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Pizza-Smothered Baked Potatoes
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 (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
fresh oregano, optional
broccoli spears
Directions:
1. Bake potatoes in a microwave or conventional oven. Steam broccoli in microwave or cook on stovetop.
2. Cook beef and green pepper with onion in a large skillet, over medium heat, until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
3. Stir in tomato and pizza sauce. Heat thoroughly.
4. Split baked potatoes in half lengthwise. Use a fork to fluff each potato center.
5. Spoon meat mixture into each potato, then top with mozzarella cheese.
6. Sprinkle with oregano if desired. Serve with broccoli on the side. Makes 4 servings.
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