Pizza Potato Skins
Cook Time
30
mins
Calories
145
Serving Size
8
Carbs
13.2
Fat
7.8
Protein
6.4
description
Exactly what they sound like!
ingredients
- 8 baby potatoes, about the size of a golf ball
- 2 tbsp olive oil, or oil spray
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce, preferably homemade (see notes)
- 1 cup grated melting cheese (I used mozzarella, cheddar, gruyere and swiss would also also well)
- 48 pieces mini pepperoni slices (optional)
- Finely chopped parsley, to garnish (optional)
directions
- Preheat oven to 220C/430F.
- Prick each potato 2 to 3 times with a fork. Spread them out evenly around the edge of the microwave turntable (or in a circle for microwaves without a turntable). Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Turn potatoes over then microwave for a further 2 minutes, or until just cooked. Remove from microwave.
- Cut each potato in half, then use a teaspoon to scoop the filling out, leaving a thin layer of potato.
- Place the potatoes on a baking tray, skin side up.
- Brush with olive oil (or spray) then sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Bake skins for 10 minutes or until the skin is browned and a bit crispy.
- Turn the grill (broiler) on.
- Flip the potato skins over so the bowl side is facing up.
- Fill each potato skin with about 1½ tsp of pizza sauce, then top with grated cheese.
- Place 2 to 3 pepperoni's on each, then place under the grill (broiler) for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is just starting to brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley, if using, and serve immediately.
note - To make a quick pizza sauce, mix the following in a small bowl: ½ cup tomato paste, 1½ tbsp water, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp sugar, ½ tsp dried oregano and black pepper. Use as per recipe instructions.