Potatoes With Toppers Food

BAKED POTATOES WITH TOPPING

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Baked potato toppings can be boring, but this one is jazzy. It's easy, fast and everyone really enjoys it. It makes potatoes a little more special. For added zip, I use Miracle Whip instead of mayonnaise. -Alice DePauw, Defuniak Springs, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 large baking potatoes
1/3 cup butter, softened
6 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 20-23 minutes or until tender, turning once. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, mayonnaise and bacon; set aside. Cut an X in the top of each potato; fluff pulp with a fork. Top each with 3 tablespoons of butter mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

MASHED POTATOES WITH TOPPERS

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Quick to fix mashed potatoes with two toppers-Italian Pesto-Sour Cream and Mexican Chili-Cheese. Solve your what to make for dinner dilemma. These toppers can also be served on baked potatoes.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups water
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
2 2/3 cups potatoes buds instant mashed potatoes (dry)
1/2 teaspoon salt (Or make your favorite Mashed potatoes)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons chopped drained roasted red peppers, from 7 ounce jar
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can salsa-style diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese (2-ounces)
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.6, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 1284.1, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.7

PIZZA POTATO TOPPERS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

STOVE-TOP POTATOES

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Use the tiniest whole red potatoes you can find for this potato dish, but if they aren't available, simply quarter the larger ones.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

8 small red potatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Place the potatoes in a skillet filled with water to cover. Add the oil and garlic, bring to a boil, and cook at a rolling boil until the water has evaporated, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cook the potatoes 2 to 3 minutes more, until the skins are seared and golden, stirring the potatoes with a wooden spoon once or twice.
Divide among 4 plates and serve, sprinkled with parsley.