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This potato pizza is a delicious twist on pizza night—crispy crust topped with thinly sliced potatoes, gooey cheese, and savory herbs. A unique and comforting meal that’s perfect for sharing and sure to impress!
If you’ve never tried potato pizza, you’re in for a seriously tasty surprise. This swaps traditional toppings for thinly sliced potatoes, melty cheese, smokey bacon and fragrant herbs—all baked to golden perfection on a crispy crust.
It’s comforting, satisfying, and a total crowd-pleaser. The idea of putting potatoes on pizza originated in Italy and can still be found today especially around Rome. It was a cheap and easy way to feed people hundreds of years ago.
Potatoes are so versatile they work in everything from Potato Tacos (a traditional Mexican staple) to this pizza. You will not be disappointed.
What You’ll Need
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- Pizza Crust- You can use store bought pizza dough or my favorite No Knead Pizza Dough is what I use.
- Small Potatoes- Any sort of waxy, small size work as long as they will make uniform slices of potato.
- Garlic
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- Bacon – this is optional, but I think it adds such great flavor to the pizza
- Dried Oregano
- Cornmea
- Butter
Other versions also use sour cream for topping, green onions (scallions), chives, caramelized onions and tomato sauce if you aren’t into the pizza bianca (white pizza).
And if you love different pizzas, this Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza is another must try!
How To Make Potato Pizza
Making this potato pizza isn’t much different than making any other traditional pizza in technique, but the homemade pizza dough and the unique toppings make it an absolute must-try.
TO MAKE THE DOUGH
- Bloom Yeast. Start by dissolving the yeast into the warm water. Yeast needs the water to be between 110°-115°F to bloom. To ot and it will die, too cold and it won’t activate. Generally speaking, hot tap water will do the trick, but just to be sure, stick a digital thermometer in to test it first. Let stand for approximately 10 minutes until fragrant and frothy.
- Make Dough. In a large mixing bowl combine the remaining pizza dough ingredients until it is stiff. Cover and let rise in a warm place. This recipe makes two 12-inch pizzas, so if you don’t plan to make both, save the other one in the fridge or freeze it.
TO MAKE PIZZA
- Heat Oven. Preheat the oven, you’ll need it HOT to make a good pizza dough. Prep the sheet pan or pizza stone by basting with butter and then sprinkling cornmeal.
- Make Garlic Oil. Over low heat in a small saucepan, combine the olive oil and the crack the garlic clove and add. Simmer for 10 minutes so the oil is infused with garlicky goodness. If you have a garlic flavored olive oil you can use that and skip this step.
- Roll Dough. Roll the dough on a well floured surface. I never aim for a perfect circle, I actually like a more rustic shape. Transfer dough to the baking pan. If you have a pizza peel, this is much easier.
- Toppings. Brush about half of the garlic oil over the crust (the liquid is enough for two pies as well). Evenly sprinkle with cheese and bacon, then arrange the potato slices in a single layer. You’ll want them on top so they cook fully and also so you can see the pretty color. Brush with the remaining garlic oil and season with salt, black pepper and oregano, if desired. You can also wait until after the pizza is cooked to do this.
- Cook. Bake until the crust is golden brown and potatoes are tender and serve while hot!
TIPS AND TRICKS
- Use a mandoline slicer. Evenly slice the potatoes for the pizza so they cook evenly. Just be careful- they are notorious for kitchen injuries! My food processor also has an attachment to make slicing easy.
- Make it cheesy. I prefer using mozzarella on this pizza, but feel free to use your favorite blend of Italian cheeses for your perfect cheesy bite. Aim for low moisture for best results.
- Customize your pizza toppings. The potato mixture is what makes the pizza so much fun to look at and eat, so think twice about omitting those. But add a variety of veggies or precooked meats to make this potato pizza uniquely you.
- Don’t skip the cornmeal. This makes for a perfectly crispy pizza pie crust.
- Potatoes. You want to use something like yellow fingerling potatoes or other waxier potatoes work best. Other varieties include red potatoes and other varieties of fingerlings.
How To Serve Potato Pizza
Who needs more than pizza? I know there are days that I don’t. However, if you want to make this a complete meal or stretch the slices between a few more people, give these recipes a try:
- Smoked Mac and Cheese
- Simple Tossed Salad
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- French 75 Cocktail Recipe – Make it a date night with a refreshing cocktail.
More Easy Dinner Recipes
Potato Pizza
Ingredients
Dough, (makes enough for 2 – 12 inch pizzas)
- 1 cup warm water, (110º F)
- 1 package active dry yeast, (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 cups bread flour
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Pizza
- 6-7 small potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
- 1 Tablespoon cornmeal
- Butter for greasing pan
Instructions
To Make Dough
- In a liquid measuring cup dissolve the yeast into the water. Let stand for about 10 minutes until foamy.1 cup warm water, 1 package active dry yeast
- In a large bowl combine flour, olive oil, salt, sugar, and the water mixture. Stir until well combined, and it forms a stiff dough. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Use 1/2 this dough for the pizza. Wrap the other 1/2 in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to a month.2 cups bread flour, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons sugar
To Make Pizza
- Preheat oven to 475º F. Use butter to coat a baking pan. Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over the top. Set aside.Butter for greasing pan, 1 Tablespoon cornmeal
- In a small sauce pan heat the olive oil over low heat. Crack the garlic clove, and let it sit in the oil. Heat gently for about 10 minutes.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Brush about half of the garlic oil over the crust. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Spread bacon evenly over the cheese.2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 slices bacon
- Arrange the thin potato slices evenly over the pizza. Brush everything with the remaining garlic oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and a little dried oregano if using.6-7 small potatoes, salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Bake for 15-20 minute until the crust is golden, and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove from oven and immediately slice to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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My family would love this potato pizza! Sounds incredibly delicious!
Oh my goodness! My kiddos are going to love trying this for dinner tonight! Looks so delicious and unique! What a fun twist on pizza that my family will love!
Such a great idea! My kids loved this pizza! Delicious!
What an interesting and delightful pizza! So delicious and easy to make!
My husband made this. It was absolutely delicious! he used more bacon (Of course!) and he put it on top but great recipe. Thanks!
My good this amazing Potato pizzaa never heard before loved the idea.