PEPPERONI PIZZA BAKED POTATOES

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These tasty taters were a spur-of-the-moment recipe I created from leftovers! It's a true mash-up meal that combines two dinnertime favorites into one super-fun meal. -Dawn E. Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes (about 8 oz. each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1/3 cup mini sliced turkey pepperoni
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
Optional: Fresh oregano leaves or dried oregano

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Pierce several times with a fork. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 12-15 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms, pepper and onion until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in pizza sauce and pepperoni; heat through., Place potatoes on a baking sheet; cut an "X" in the top of each. Fluff pulp with a fork. Top with vegetable mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges