Crispy Pizza Smashed Potatoes by @samsweetandspicetreats

50 min

4 servings

🥔

680 g

Mini potatoes

🍕

120 ml

Pizza

🧀

100 g

Mozzarella cheese

🥓

55 g

Pepperoni slices

🫗

30 ml

Oil

🌿

1 g

Thyme

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Wash
    • mini potatoes

    Wash 1.5 lb (680 g) mini potatoes thoroughly under cold water.

  3. Boil
    • mini potatoes

    Boil the mini potatoes in water until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

  4. Drain
    • mini potatoes

    Drain the boiled potatoes and arrange them in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.

  5. Smash
    • mini potatoes

    Smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass.

  6. Drizzle
    • olive oil
    • dried thyme
    • mini potatoes

    Drizzle the smashed potatoes with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp (1 g) dried thyme.

  7. Bake
    • mini potatoes

    Bake the potatoes until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.

  8. Spread
    • marinara sauce
    • mini potatoes

    Spread 1/2 cup (120 ml) marinara sauce evenly over the crisp potatoes.

  9. Top
    • mozzarella cheese
    • pepperoni slices
    • mini potatoes

    Top the potatoes with 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese and 2 oz (55 g) pepperoni slices.

  10. Return
    • mozzarella cheese
    • pepperoni slices

    Return the tray to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

  11. Cool
    • Mini potatoes

    Cool for 2 minutes and serve the crispy pizza smashed potatoes warm.

Crispy Pizza Smashed Potatoes by @samsweetandspicetreats

50 min

4 servings

🥔

680 g

Mini potatoes

🍕

120 ml

Pizza

🧀

100 g

Mozzarella cheese

🥓

55 g

Pepperoni slices

🫗

30 ml

Oil

🌿

1 g

Thyme

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/11

    Wash 1.5 lb (680 g) mini potatoes thoroughly under cold water.

    🥔mini potatoes
    🧺colander

  3. Step 3/11

    Boil the mini potatoes in water until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

    🥔mini potatoes
    🍲pot

  4. Step 4/11

    Drain the boiled potatoes and arrange them in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.

    🥔mini potatoes
    🧺colander
    🍳baking sheet

  5. Step 5/11

    Smash each potato to about 1/2-inch thickness using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass.

    🥔mini potatoes
    🥔potato masher
    🍳baking sheet

  6. Step 6/11

    Drizzle the smashed potatoes with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp (1 g) dried thyme.

    🫒olive oil
    🌿dried thyme
    🥔mini potatoes
    🥄spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Bake the potatoes until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.

    🥔mini potatoes
    🍳baking sheet

  8. Step 8/11

    Spread 1/2 cup (120 ml) marinara sauce evenly over the crisp potatoes.

    🍅marinara sauce
    🥔mini potatoes
    🥄spoon

  9. Step 9/11

    Top the potatoes with 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese and 2 oz (55 g) pepperoni slices.

    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🥓pepperoni slices
    🥔mini potatoes
    🍳baking sheet

  10. Step 10/11

    Return the tray to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🥓pepperoni slices
    🍳baking sheet

  11. Step 11/11

    Cool for 2 minutes and serve the crispy pizza smashed potatoes warm.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Dairy, Meat

Ingredients

Mini potatoes, Pizza, Mozzarella cheese, Pepperoni slices, Oil, Thyme

Notes

Mini potatoes (boiled), Pizza (or marinara sauce), Thyme (a splash)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low added sugar

Calories

410 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 16g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Fat: 21g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 240mg, Potassium: 760mg, Sodium: 780mg, Iron: 2.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 22mg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin A: 100mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

potato masher, baking sheet, parchment paper, colander, pot, spoon, knife

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Snack, Appetizer, Main Course

Occasions

Iftar, Ramadan, Party, Game Day, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American, Pakistani

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Tender, Melty, Cheesy

Flavors

Savory, Tomato, Herby, Cheesy, Smoky, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat in the oven for best crispness), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Texture may become softer after reheating)