Mediterranean Loaded Baked Potato Food

MEDITERRANEAN LOADED BAKED POTATO RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Wash and scrub the potatoes clean. Dry completely.
• Poke holes all over the potato using a fork - about 5 to 6 times. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, and prick them in several places with the tines of a fork. Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are super soft and fork-tender and the skin is nice and crisp (can take up to 75 minutes).
• While the potatoes are baking, make the Tzatziki sauce according to this recipe, if using, and prepare the remaining toppings.
• When the potatoes are ready, remove from the oven and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Slice each open wide, and scoop the potato flesh out into a bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper, and dried oregano. Mash with a fork.
• Now, scoop the mashed potatoes back into the skins. Using your hands, reshape the potatoes if needed, then top with the Tzatziki sauce and the remaining Mediterranean toppings to your liking. Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN TOPPED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well.
• Cut or pierce tops of baked potatoes lengthwise; squeeze ends and push toward center to open.
• Top each with one-fourth of yogurt mixture.
• Serve at once.

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED POTATOES AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425*. Spray large shallow metal roasting pan with non-stick spray.
• Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks; place in pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Bake 10 minutes.
• Cut bell peppers into chunks, (I like strips), cut onion through core and into wedges.
• Add peppers and onion to pan. Drizzle remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon oil over vegetables; sprinkle with garlic, salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
• Return to oven; bake 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are brown and tender, stirring once.
• Transfer to large serving bowl. Drizzle vinegar over vegetables, toss well to coat.
• Add basil ; toss again. Serve warm.

LOADED BAKED POTATO PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375º. Spray a large cookie sheet with Pam. Unroll pizza crust onto cookie sheet and roll into a 13x9 rectangle.
• Bake 10-13 minutes or until light golden brown. Set aside.
• Pierce potato with fork and microwave 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Cover, let stand 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/4" cubes.
• In small bowl mix potato, oil, salt & pepper and set aside.
• Cook broccoli in microwave as directed on box. Place in small bowl to cool slightly.
• MIx sour cream and ranch dressing in small bowl. Spread on pizza crust to within 1" of edge. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over top. Sprinkle with bacon.
• Spread broccoli and potatoes over bacon. Top with tomatoes, onions, and remanining cheese.
• Bake 15-20 min or until crust is brown and cheese is melted.