Baked Potatoes With Topping Recipes

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.

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

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Scrub the potatoes to remove any dirt. Dry the potatoes and prick with a fork. Rub the skins lightly with the vegetable oil. Place the potatoes on a cookie sheet or jelly-roll pan.
• Bake potatoes for 45 minutes, or until tender. Split the potatoes and press with your fingers to loosen pulp.
• Serve with one or more of the following toppings:
• American: shredded American cheese, bacon bits, and cooked broccoli
• Italian: pesto sauce and shredded mozzarella cheeses
• Sicilian: chopped pepperoni, pizza sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese
• Nicoise: flaked tuna, green bean pieces, diced red onion, tomato
• Children's: sliced frankfurters and cheese spread

Steps:

• Whip all ingredients together.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center. Prick potatoes all over with a fork and rub with oil. Place on rack and bake until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Split potatoes, pressing ends to create a pocket in each. Add a dab of butter or drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Stuff with desired toppings; return to oven to warm through, if needed (see note, above), about 5 minutes, before serving.

Steps:

• POTATOES: Wash potatoes thoroughly, poke with a fork (I use a kebab skewer) and microwave until completely cooked and soft to the touch.
• While they are still warm, cut them in half lengthwise then carefully scoop out centres leaving a shell of the skin about 1/4 inch thick.
• Place the scooped out centres into a separate bowl and mash potato together with sour cream, buttermilk and salt and pepper.
• Stuff the potato shells with the mashed potato and place in a sprayed 8 inch square casserole dish. Set aside. Prepare the topping.
• TOPPING: In a saucepan on low heat combine and stir with a wire whisk: flour, cream cheese, milk, garlic, salt, nutmeg, pepper and heat gently until cream cheese is no longer lumpy.
• Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, parmesan cheese and green onion.
• Remove from heat and fold in crab meat and shrimp gently with a rubber spatula.
• Cover and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Spoon the topping mixture over the stuffed potatoes and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and extra Parmesan cheese.
• At this point you can cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight if you want to prepare them ahead.
• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes until heated through and topping is lightly browned.