Baked Potatoes - 10 New Ways

Servings: 1 Potato per Person

Prep Time: 5 - 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minuste - 1 hour




Ingredients:

• Russet Potatoes - 1 per person
• See other topping ingredients listed below

Bake the Potatoes:
Scrub 1 medium russet potato per person and pierce in several places with a fork.   Bake potatoes directly on the center rack in a 400°F oven until tender, 45 to 60 minutes.

10 Topping Flavors to Try:

Curry-Spiced:
1 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt (#) mixed with 2 teaspoons chopped scallions, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and 1/4
teaspoon salt.

Feta & Olive:
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs and 1 teaspoon chopped black olives.

Salsa:
1 tablespoon each prepared salsa and Monterey Jack cheese and 1 teaspoon reduced-fat sour cream.

Scallion-Ranch:
1 tablespoon low-fat ranch dressing and 2 teaspoons chopped scallions.

Tomato-Pesto:
1 tablespoon prepared pesto and 1 chopped small plum tomato.

Creamy Horseradish:
1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream mixed with 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish.

Mediterranean-Style:
1-1/2 teaspoon tapenade and 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary or parsley

Creamy Chive:
1 tablespoon pureed low-fat cottage cheese and 2 tsp. chopped fresh chives

Tex-Mex:
1 tablespoon refried beans, 1 tablespoon prepared tomato salsa and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Classic:
1 tablespoon crumbled crispy bacon, 1 tablespoon shredded sharp Cheddar and 1 tablespoon sliced scallion

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