Potatoes With Toppers Recipes

EASY POTATO CHIP POTATO TOPPER

Steps:

• Mix potato chips, bacon bits, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, and dill together in a bowl.

POTATOES WITH TOPPERS

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes; prick several times with fork to allow steam to escape. Place potatoes on microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes; turn potatoes over. Microwave 3 minutes 30 seconds to 5 minutes longer or until tender. Wrap potatoes in foil; let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut slit in tops of potatoes and carefully squeeze to open. Top each with desired topper.

BAKED POTATOES WITH CREAMY HERB TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Poke each potato with a fork a few times. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until they are easily pierced with a knife. Wrap them loosely in the foil for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
• If using regular yogurt, place it in a strainer lined with paper towel and set the strainer over a bowl. Let the yogurt drain and thicken for 20 minutes.
• Combine the Greek-style yogurt or regular thickened yogurt, the oil, parsley and chives of the in a small bowl.
• Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and dollop a tablespoon of the creamy herb topping on each half.
• Excellent source of: Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium
• Good source of: Protein, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese

BAKED POTATO WITH TOPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Prick potatoes with fork. Place in pie plate, 9 X 1 1/4 inches or 10 X 1 1/2 inches. 2. Bake potatoes 45 to 55 minutes. Slit tops of potatoes and squeeze open. Mix sour cream, seasoning blend and butter-flavor sprinkles. Spoon onto potatoes top with broccoli and red peppers.To microwave: Pierce potatoes to allow steam to escape. Arrange potatoes 1 inch apart on paper towel in microwave. Microwave uncovered on High (100%) 3 minutes turn potatoes over. Microwave uncovered until tender, 3 1/2 to 5 minutes longer. Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil let stand 5 minutes.table for 2. Heat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Prick potatoes with fork.Baked potato bars are popular at restaurants-and you can create one at home by setting out a few of the following topping options for a fun dinner:* Hot chili and shredded Cheddar cheese* Diced cooked smoked ham and chili sauce* Crumbled crisp-cooked bacon and shredded American cheese* Flaked canned tuna and sour cream or mayonnaise* Chopped canned shrimp, whipped cream cheese and chives1 Serving: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 20) Fat 2g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 60mg Carbohydrate 54g (Dietary Fiber 7g) Protein 8g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 32% Vitamin C 50% Calcium 8% Iron 16% Diet Exchanges: 3 StarchFrom "Betty Crocker's Cooking for Two." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

MASHED POTATOES WITH TOPPERS

Steps:

• Make desired topper first: Make mashed potatoes; Heat water, milk, butter and salt in a 3-quart saucepan; remove from heat.
• Stir in potatoes just until moistened.
• Let stand 30 seconds then whip with fork until desired consistency.
• serve with topper.
• Italian Pesto-Sour Cream Topper; mix sour cream, pesto and bell peppers; spoon onto potatoes.
• Sprinkle with olives.
• Mexican Chili-Cheese Topper; cook beans and tomatoes in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot; spoon onto potatoes.
• Sprinkle with Cheese and onions.

PIZZA POTATO TOPPERS

Steps:

• 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.