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Smashed Potato Pizza Cups

Crispy smashed potato cups topped with tomato sauce, creamy feta, mozzarella, garlic, and za'atar.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: baked potatoes, potato cups
Servings: 12 cups

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 potatoes medium
  • 50 grams butter 1.7 oz
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 12 tablespoons tomato sauce or marinara sauce
  • 100 grams feta
  • 100 grams mozzarella grated
  • green onion to garnish
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon zaatar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180° C / 355°F.
  • Place the potatoes in a pot.
  • Cover the pot with water.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt when boiling the water and turn the heat to medium.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Stick a small butter square in each muffin hole (or use muffin liners).
  • Top with a cooked potato.
  • Smash the potatoes with a small glass.
  • Add a knob of butter, a sprinkle of sea salt and grated garlic.
  • Spoon over tomato sauce, add shredded cheddar, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of za'atar (you can swap for fresh basil instead).
  • Bake until bubbly and golden (18-20 minutes).
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan.
  • Use a fork to lift the potato cups out of the muffin tin.
  • Sprinkle with chopped spring onion or fresh basil.
  • Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg