Pizza Pan Potato Skins
Transform your snack-time favorites with this mouthwatering recipe for Pizza Pan Potato Skins — a delicious fusion of crispy baked potato skins and classic pizza flavors. Perfectly roasted russet potatoes serve as the base, scooped and crisped to golden perfection, before being loaded with tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, savory mini pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and oregano for authentic Italian vibes. A hint of optional red pepper flakes adds a touch of spice, while fresh green onions brighten each bite. Ideal as an appetizer, game-day snack, or crowd-pleasing side dish, these potato skins come together in under an hour and deliver irresistible pizza-inspired comfort food in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Medium russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
- 0.75 cup Mini pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Chopped green onions
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Scrub the potatoes clean under running water, then pierce each one with a fork a few times to allow steam to escape during baking.
Rub the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Cut each potato in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out most of the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch intact around the edges. Save the scooped-out potato flesh for another recipe like mashed potatoes or potato cakes.
Brush the insides and outsides of each potato skin with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle the insides with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Place the potato skins, cut side up, back onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges begin to crisp up.
Remove the skins from the oven and spoon about 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce into each. Spread it evenly across the bottom of each skin.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly into the potato skins, then top with mini pepperoni slices, grated Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of dried oregano. Add red pepper flakes if desired for a spicy kick.
Return the loaded potato skins to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve these pizza pan potato skins warm as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.6 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.5 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 8157 mg | 355% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 104.1 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1838 mg | 141% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 5309 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
