I had to miss cooking club this month because we were traveling. I was really disappointed, this was the month I was most looking forward to. Each month has a different color as the theme. November was orange, and I couldn’t want to see what everyone came up with. October was purple, and that is where this recipe was from. Purple is hard to come up with!! I could come up with lots of blueberry desserts, but this was lunch.
Purple potatoes were the one thing that kept coming to mind. But I wasn’t sure what to do with them. Then I remembered this gorgeous pizza that Liren had made awhile ago. I was intrigued by the idea when she posted about it, so I thought why not try it out now.
This pizza was amazing. I don’t really know what else to say. It is not your traditional pizza, but it all works so well together. It makes a perfect lighter dinner when served with a salad. I was really surprised given how much food is at cooking club, that I went home with no leftovers. I added a little bit of bacon to this, for some extra flavor. I mean, potatoes and bacon are perfect together. I did make the crust from scratch, but you could use store bought. This crust is my go to recipe, super easy, and very quick. I really hope you make this. It would be great as an appetizer for a party too!
Potato Pizza
A great alternative to your traditional pizza. Garlic oil, bacon, cheese, and potatoes come together in an unexpected and delicious way!
Ingredients
Dough, (makes enough for 2 - 12 inch pizzas)
- 1 cup warm water, (110 degrees)
- 1 package active dry yeast, (I used rapid rise)
- 2 cups bread flour, (I am sure all purpose flour would work too)
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
Pizza
- 4-5 small purple potatoes, , thinly sliced
- 1-2 small red potatoes, , thinly sliced
- 1-2 Tbls olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese
- sat and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano, , optional
- 3 slices bacon, , cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- To Make Dough
- In a liquid measuring cup dissolve the yeast into the water. Let stand for about 10 minutes until foamy.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
- 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.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface. Transfer to a baking sheet that has been greased and sprinkled with corn meal. Brush some garlic oil over the crust. Sprinkle with cheese. Spread bacon over the cheese. Arrange the thin potato slices over the cheese. Brush everything with more of the garlic oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and a little dried oregano if using.
- Bake for 15-20 minute until the crust is golden, and the potatoes are tender.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 700 Total Fat 22g Saturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 23mg Sodium 875mg Carbohydrates 103g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 7g Sugar 6g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 22g
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Suzanne says
It sure looks pretty and what a good idea to use purple potatoes. I need to try this out!
Lemons and Anchovies says
Love the vibrant colors–bet it was tasty. 🙂
Erin says
I’ve never seen purple regular potatoes. I took me forever to find a purple sweet potato! But I love how pretty it makes this pizza
Patty says
Love purple potatoes, great idea to show them off on top of a pizza;-)
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
purple potatoes? i have never seen them before, but the pizza looks great!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love potato pizza and he purple potatoes make it so colorful! Looks like fun to eat!!
CJ at Food Stories says
This is gorgeous 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love purple potatoes, what a fun pizza!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
purple potatoes ROCK!!!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I have tried the potato pizza after Liren shared the recipe and it turned out so good even my picky family had more than half of it.
Seeing your now, I have to make it again.
Valerie says
Such a gorgeous-looking pizza, almost too pretty to eat…almost. 😉
Yum!!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
I adore a pizza with potato on top! The purple potatoes are so amazing. Lovely!!!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
My Italian friend’s mom made an amazing potato pizza before! I am sure this is an excellent version! With rosemary, this potato pizza is excellent!
Lora @cakeduchess says
Gorgeous potato color. I really like a potato pizza and would love a slice of yours:)
Jessica | Portuguese Girl Cooks says
This pizza looks beautiful! Love the vibrant colours and I bet it tasted delicious!
Ramona says
Wow… I was floored when i saw the pictures…. really beautiful pizza. 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Just made my own pizza dough (not your recipe) but saw this on a pinboard and had to pin. So pretty! I have a potato pizza recipe coming!