Name: Pepperoni Pizza Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 or 2 slices per potato of thin slices of pepperoni; 4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil or melted butter; 4 baked potatoes as many as you need sliced in half see directions; Note: for those who like crispy skin, rub with olive oil and bake the scooped out jackets until crispy at 400 degrees before filling.; 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese; 1 can Pizza Sauce canned or homemade; 4 pieces from the package of whole milk slices of mozzarella; 4 pieces of deli-sliced provolone cheese; 1/8 of a teaspoon per potato of Italian herb seasoning; pinch of granulated garlic powder for each potato; salt, and pepper to taste; Optional Garnish: more Pecorino Romano cheese, pizza sauce and torn fresh basil leaves

These Potatoes are the best side dish on the planet because they are just as it sounds pizza topped with your favorite pizza toppings, ours just happens to be pepperoni.

One of my favorite Italian side dishes in our family is potatoes and gourmet topped with Marinara Sauce, melted cheese, and some favorite pizza toppings these are a home run.

Homemade marinara sauce is the best but of course, you can buy a jarred sauce favorite and load the top up with a blend of provolone, mozzarella, and grated cheese, it's a gourmet Italian masterpiece.

No matter what you serve these potatoes with, they will be a big hit so make plenty of them and if you have pepperoni lovers you may also like to try our Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Casserole.

Just scroll down and hit print for our suggestions, tips, and the recipes we make.

Easy Step Making Pizza Topped Baked Potato Recipe

bake the potatoes or microwaved them
scoop out the potatoes and season then refill
top with sauce, and pizza toppings with cheese
broil
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Potatoes are so versatile, add some cheese and dress it up with peppers, mushrooms, onion, and tomato sauce, and it becomes a gourmet potato dinner.

We have many topping suggestions if pepperoni isn't your favorite pizza topping!

These are the perfect party side dish or appetizer because everyone loves potatoes!

Of course, you will also need to try our Italian-style French Fries of Dad's Home Fries, or Grandma's favorite Salt and Vinegar Potatoes, for a side dish!

Shopping List for Pizza Baked Potatoes

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pizza sauce
favorite pizza toppings
granulated garlic powder
fresh basil
Italian herbs
grated cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper

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Pick your own toppings (set up a serving station)

sauteed shrimp, or scampi-style seafood topping
any kinds of sauteed or raw peppers, onions, mushrooms
steamed vegetables with cheese
fresh tomatoes chopped
more marinara sauce
chopped crinkled black olives
chili with cheddar
thick-sliced provolone, mozzarella, or another kind you prefer
steamed broccoli and cheddar
bean salad
romaine lettuce, arugula, butter, or iceberg chopped with blue cheese
hard-boiled or fried eggs with hollandaise
pepperoni, capicola or a slice of soppressata, cooked chicken, cooked shaved steak, pulled pork
crispy bacon, prosciutto, or cooked pancetta
Italian cooked sliced sausage, peppers, and onions all together
red pepper flakes and grated Pecorino Romano cheese for garnish

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American

Yield: 4

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Pepperoni Pizza Baked Potatoes

These are just what they sound like baked potatoes loaded with pizza sauce and pizza topping with a blend of melted provolone and mozzarella cheese. An amazing side dish or appetizer.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

1 or 2 slices per potato of thin slices of pepperoni
4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil or melted butter
4 baked potatoes as many as you need to be sliced in half see directions
Note: for those who like crispy skin, rub with olive oil and bake the scooped-out jackets until crispy at 400 degrees before filling.
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
1 can Pizza Sauce canned or homemade
4 pieces from the package of whole milk slices of mozzarella
4 pieces of deli-sliced provolone cheese
1/8 of a teaspoon per potato of Italian herb seasoning
pinch of granulated garlic powder for each potato
salt, and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish: more Pecorino Romano cheese, pizza sauce, and torn fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Baked the potato methods:
Wash the potatoes.
Microwave on high piercing the potatoes for 9 minutes for 4 medium-sized or until soft.
Bake for 1 hour at 400 degrees in foil or in a baking dish.
After the potatoes are cooked, slice them in half and remove the potatoes from the jackets.
Place the insides of the potatoes in a bowl add the olive oil or butter and mix until chunky and add back to the jackets.
Sprinkle the top of each one with grated cheese, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Top with a few tablespoons of pizza sauce, cheese, and then pepperoni slices.
Add other toppings if you wish.
Broil on high for around 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the toppings are starting to crisp up.
Serve with more sauce if desired and freshly torn basil leaves.

Notes

Pick your own toppings (set up a serving station)

sauteed shrimp, or scampi-style seafood topping
any kinds of sauteed or raw peppers, onions, mushrooms
steamed vegetables with cheese
fresh tomatoes chopped
more marinara sauce
chopped crinkled black olives
chili with cheddar
thick-sliced provolone, mozzarella, or another kind you prefer
steamed broccoli and cheddar
bean salad
romaine lettuce, arugula, butter, or iceberg chopped with blue cheese
hard-boiled or fried eggs with hollandaise
pepperoni, capicola or a slice of soppressata, cooked chicken, cooked shaved steak, pulled pork
crispy bacon, prosciutto, or cooked pancetta
Italian cooked sliced sausage, peppers, and onions all together
red pepper flakes and grated Pecorino Romano cheese for garnish

Nutrition Facts

Calories

495.78

Fat (grams)

16.81 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

5.48 g

Carbs (grams)

71.96 g

Fiber (grams)

19.71 g

Net carbs

52.25 g

Sugar (grams)

6.15 g

Protein (grams)

23.16 g

Sodium (milligrams)

2273.35 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

36.94 mg

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