Recipe courtesy of Diane Simone Vezza
Recipe courtesy of Diane Simone Vezza
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Baked Potatoes with Assorted Toppings
- Level: Easy
- Level: Easy
Ingredients
6 large baking potatoes
Vegetable oil
Directions
- 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
