Pizza Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Turn dinner into a fun, flavor-packed experience with these Pizza Stuffed Baked Potatoes! This creative recipe combines the classic comfort of a baked potato with the irresistible flavors of pizza, making it a hit for both kids and adults. Perfectly baked, fluffy Russet potatoes are hollowed out and filled with a savory mix of pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning, then topped with crispy pepperoni slices and more gooey cheese. Finished off in the oven until bubbly and golden, these stuffed potatoes deliver an indulgent, cheesy delight in every bite. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or as a show-stopping game-day snack, they’re customizable with your favorite pizza toppings and can even be garnished with fresh basil for an extra pop of freshness. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is a simple yet satisfying way to bring a twist to pizza night!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 16 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while baking.
Rub the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle them evenly with salt and black pepper.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 5-10 minutes, until cool enough to handle.
Cut a lengthwise slit along the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, being careful to leave the skins intact.
To the scooped-out potato flesh, add the pizza sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.
Scoop the potato-pizza mixture back into the potato shells, mounding it slightly.
Top each stuffed potato with the remaining mozzarella cheese and 4 pepperoni slices.
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving for extra flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy your Pizza Stuffed Baked Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 5837 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.2 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 76.2 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1089 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 8461 mg | 180% | |
*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.
