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Oven Baked Potatoes
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Scrub 1 to 4 potatoes and pierce to allow steam to escape. Rub potato lightly with
vegetable oil or butter. Place on multipurpose pan. Cook for 60-75 minutes or until
potatoes are done. (To test for doneness, squeeze with an oven mitt. Potatoes should
give easily.)
Optional Toppings: Slit hot Oven Baked Potatoes and top with 1, or up to 3, of your choice
of these toppings, just before serving.
Butter Sour cream
Minced chives or other fresh herbs Chopped green onions
Chopped, hot steamed broccoli Shredded cheddar cheese
Prepared chili, heated Crisp, crumbled bacon
Diced, fully-cooked ham
Individual Pizzas Gone Wild
2 English Muffins, split and toasted
¼ cup sun dried tomato pesto spread or presto
¼ cup chopped, drained roasted red peppers
¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ cup sliced wild mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley, basil or oregano
½ cup shredded Pizza blend cheese
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place toasted muffins, split side up, on multipurpose pan. Spread pesto evenly over the
top of each pizza. Top each with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and
herbs. Sprinkle top with cheese. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
Makes 2 servings.
Garlic Cheese Bread
6 thick slices French or Italian bread, about 1-inch thick, toasted
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
