Pepperoni pizza potato skins are where two classic comfort foods meet and marry. Just about everybody loves pizza and potatoes but put the two together, and you get a handy, healthy combination. TipBuzz's recipe is so simple to make that people who are just getting started in the kitchen can successfully turn out these great pizzas.
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Pepperoni pizza potato skins
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients3 potatoes (washed)
olive oil
salt
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
mini pepperoni slices
freshly chopped parsley, basil, or green onions (optional)
Directions1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
2. Wash the potatoes, coat with a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle some salt on the outside of them. Place them on a baking sheet and let them bake for 1 hour.
3. Once they're finished, cut them in half longways. Lay the halves open on the baking sheet and scoop out the insides.
4. Fill the skins with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni and place in the oven to bake for 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Garnish with your favorite fresh toppings: parsley, basil, onion...
Pro tip: Don't even think of throwing the potato insides away! Pepperoni pizza potato skins is a unique dish that is handy for taking to parties as finger foods. To make sure you don't waste the inside of the potatoes, save it for making
delicious mashed potatoes,
pierogi-inspired lasagna or even
cottage pie casserole!
Pro tip: Although these are small, you can definitely expand on these little pizzas and fill them with just about anything you would put on a pizza. Mushrooms, sausage, bacon, and olives are just a few additional items that could be added to the mix. If mozzarella isn't your thing, you could substitute feta cheese for it instead.
The next time you're craving pizza and don't have any dough, don't despair. Grab a potato, bake and scoop!
