Baked Potato Pizza
Baked Potato Pizza
Ingredients
For the Potato Pizza Base
- 4 large russet potatoes, pre-baked
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Toppings
- 1 cup red pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. If your potatoes are not already baked, bake them until tender (about 1 hour for large potatoes) before starting this recipe.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place one pre-baked potato into the center of each 8-inch cast iron skillet. If you don't have individual skillets, you can use a larger oven-safe pan or baking sheet, adjusting the potato placement accordingly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using a sturdy spoon, firmly punch open the top of each potato, creating a large opening. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper into the center of each potato.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Vigorously mix the butter, salt, pepper, and potato flesh together within the potato skin using the spoon. Continue mashing and spreading the mixture outwards to create an even, rustic base that covers the entire bottom of the skillet. The edges should be slightly thicker and form a 'crust'. Repeat for all potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Spread 1/4 cup of red pizza sauce evenly over each potato base. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Finally, arrange 1 ounce of pepperoni slices on top of the cheese for each potato pizza.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Carefully place the skillets in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, the pepperoni is slightly crispy, and the potato base has achieved golden-brown, charred edges, indicating a crispy texture.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Carefully remove the skillets from the oven (they will be very hot). Let the potato pizzas rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly. Transfer each potato pizza to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Baked Potato Pizza
Ingredients
For the Potato Pizza Base
- 4 large russet potatoes, pre-baked
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Toppings
- 1 cup red pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. If your potatoes are not already baked, bake them until tender (about 1 hour for large potatoes) before starting this recipe.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place one pre-baked potato into the center of each 8-inch cast iron skillet. If you don't have individual skillets, you can use a larger oven-safe pan or baking sheet, adjusting the potato placement accordingly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using a sturdy spoon, firmly punch open the top of each potato, creating a large opening. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper into the center of each potato.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Vigorously mix the butter, salt, pepper, and potato flesh together within the potato skin using the spoon. Continue mashing and spreading the mixture outwards to create an even, rustic base that covers the entire bottom of the skillet. The edges should be slightly thicker and form a 'crust'. Repeat for all potatoes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Spread 1/4 cup of red pizza sauce evenly over each potato base. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Finally, arrange 1 ounce of pepperoni slices on top of the cheese for each potato pizza.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Carefully place the skillets in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, the pepperoni is slightly crispy, and the potato base has achieved golden-brown, charred edges, indicating a crispy texture.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Carefully remove the skillets from the oven (they will be very hot). Let the potato pizzas rest for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly. Transfer each potato pizza to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min