Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Baked Potato Snack Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 1 Don't banish baked potatoes to a side dish; stuff it with goodies and serve it as a snack. Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato, or baking potato Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prick potato in a few spots with the tines of a fork. Bake until the tip of a knife slips easily into the potato, about 1 hour. Remove from oven; let cool just enough to touch. Split potato open with a paring knife; pinch ends gently to open. Stuff with desired fillings, and serve immediately. Cook's Notes For a hearty snack or light meal, top baked potatoes with any of these combinations: 1 tablespoon low-fat yogurt or sour cream and 1 tablespoon black-olive tapenade; 1/4 cup cooked lentils, 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese, and a drizzling of extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup cubed tofu, 1 tablespoon sliced scallions, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; or 4 steamed asparagus spears, 1/4 cup cooked green peas, lemon zest, and a drizzling of extra-virgin olive oil. Rate it Print