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Baked Potato Pizza

Golden-baked potato base topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: baked potatoes, smashed potatoes
Servings: 4 slices

Equipment

  • Springform cake pan (with removable bottom) 24 cm (9.5 inches)
  • burger press

Ingredients

  • 6-8 potatoes cooked, medium
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Toppings

  • 4 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • ½ red onion small, diced
  • 140 grams mozzarella shredded
  • 40 grams pepperoni
  • fresh basil to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) fan.
  • Remove the base of the springform pan.
  • Place the top of the round pan on a piece of parchment paper.
  • Brush the parchment paper lining inside the round pan with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  • Mash 6-8 cooked potatoes flat in the round pan using a burger press.
  • Top the remaining melted butter over the smashed potatoes.
  • Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to spread it all over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top starts to brown and the crust is golden.
  • Remove the cake pan frame.
  • Top the warm potato disc with tomato sauce, chopped red onion, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then turn up the heat to 220°C (428°F) fan.
  • Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Carefully loosen the pizza from the parchment paper with a spatula.
  • Top with fresh basil.

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Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 1923mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 4mg