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Pizza Potato Skins

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By: Joanna Cismaru •12/15/22 8 Comments

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These Pizza Potato Skins are so good, I bet you can’t eat just one! If you love pizza and you love potato skins, this combo is your perfect appetizer! Great for prepping ahead, then just bake when ready to serve!

pizza potato skins on a serving platter.

I know what you’re thinking, you love potato skins; and not just for Super Bowl Sunday, but for any Sunday, or any day of the week, for that matter. You’re not alone, I do too! I’m crazy about these Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins in particular. This recipe is easy to make and a fun twist on everyone’s favorite – pizza!

Why Make These Potato Skins

  • Easy To Make
  • Simple Ingredients
  • Fun Twist On Pizza
  • Delicious & Cheesy
  • Perfect Appetizer/ Party Snack

Ok seriously, you cannot go wrong with potato skins, let alone pepperoni pizza. Combine the two? No words. The name alone says it all, there really is no need for me to describe them. But just in case I haven’t persuaded you yet, they’re crispy, cheesy, a bit spicy from the pepperoni, so yummy and tasty!

Ingredient Notes

ingredients needed to make pizza potato skins.
  • Potatoes – I used small russet potatoes for a smaller bite. You can use any potato you have on hand, but for this recipe, russets work best.
  • Olive Oil – Substitute sunflower, safflower or avocado oil.
  • Pizza Sauce – Use your favorite or try my recipe for homemade pizza sauce!
  • Cheese – I used mozzarella cheese, shredded. You can use different types of cheeses you like, such as Monterey Jack Cheese, Emmental, Parmesan, etc.
  • Pepperoni – Diced. You can substitute for your favorite toppings! If looking for a vegetarian option, try mushrooms, peppers, olives, etc.

How To Make Pizza Potato Skins

process shots showing how to prep potatoes for potato skins.
  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Bake Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean. Brush each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of salt. Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for about 35 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Let the potatoes cool a bit.
  3. Prep The Potatoes For Filling: Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the inside leaving just a bit on the skin. Brush again the inside of the potatoes with olive oil and place in the oven again for about 5 to 10 minutes, until they start to turn crispy around the sides, turn them over and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until nice and crisp.
  4. Assemble: To assemble your potato skins, fill each skin with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and diced pepperoni.
  5. Bake: Transfer back to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy while they’re still warm.
process shots showing how to make pizza potato skins.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What Else Can I Add To These Potato Skins?

If you want to customize these potato skins to your liking, be my guest! You can really go for it and make your own pizza potato skin by using your favorite pizza toppings! All we are doing here is replacing pizza dough with potato skins, so you can really pick and choose what goes into these.

How To Serve

These pepperoni pizza potato skins are the ideal party appetizer! While they are perfect for game day, parties, movie nights, and get togethers, they can also be a fun addition to your weeknight dinner rotation! Guaranteed the whole family will flock to the table for these little bites!

Can I Make These In Advance?

Yes! If you want to save some time, you can make these potato skins ahead of time. See “Freezing/Make Ahead” for full instructions.

pizza potato skins freshly made on a baking sheet.

Tips

  1. Replace the pizza sauce with alfredo sauce for a twist!
  2. Try out different cheese and toppings on your potato skins for a mix of pizza potato skins!
  3. Pop the potato skins back under the broiler for a minute or two for an extra crisp potato skin.
  4. Replace the parsley with chopped basil for extra flavor!

Leftovers

Store leftovers by sealing them in an airtight container. Properly stored, your potato skins will will last in the fridge for 3-5 days without any issues!

Freezing/Make Ahead

Bake the potatoes and scoop out the flesh as instructed, then use a baking sheet to freeze them! Once frozen, you can toss them into a freezer bag and they’ll last for 6 months! When you’re ready to serve them, there’s not need to defrost, just stick them in the oven, and follow the instructions as outlined in the recipe card.

overhead shot of pizza potato skins on a serving platter.

More Great Recipes To Try

  • Roast Chicken
  • Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Toasted Ravioli
  • Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins
  • Baked or Fried Pizza Balls

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4.75 from 4 votes

Pizza Potato Skins

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 10 minutes
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These Pizza Potato Skins are so good, I bet you can’t eat just one! If you love pizza and you love potato skins, this combo is your perfect appetizer! Great for prepping ahead, then just bake when ready to serve!
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Ingredients

  • 6 small russet potatoes
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup pizza sauce (your favorite)
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup pepperoni (sliced or diced diced)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

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Instructions 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Bake Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean. Brush each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of salt. Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for about 35 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Let the potatoes cool a bit.
  • Prep The Potatoes For Filling: Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the inside leaving just a bit on the skin. Brush again the inside of the potatoes with olive oil and place in the oven again for about 5 to 10 minutes, until they start to turn crispy around the sides, turn them over and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until nice and crisp.
  • Assemble: To assemble your potato skins, fill each skin with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and diced pepperoni.
  • Bake: Transfer back to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy while they're still warm.

Notes

  1. Replace the pizza sauce with alfredo sauce for a twist!
  2. Try out different cheese and toppings on your potato skins for a mix of pizza potato skins!
  3. Pop the potato skins back under the broiler for a minute or two for an extra crisp potato skin.
  4. Replace the parsley with chopped basil for extra flavor!
  5. Store leftovers by sealing them in an airtight container. Properly stored, your potato skins will will last in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1potato skinCalories: 175kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Cholesterol: 16mg (5%)Sodium: 229mg (10%)Potassium: 416mg (12%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 192IU (4%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 85mg (9%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Donna Chicago
Donna Chicago
Posted: 2 years ago

What do you do with the potato you scoop out of the skins? Do you mix it with the other filling ingredients ? Not clear in that part

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 2 years ago

No you don’t, you can use it for something else, like make some mashed potatoes.

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Roberta
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Posted: 7 years ago

5 stars
These sound so good, I can’t wait to try them. I shared this on Pinterest.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Thanks Roberta!

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Wendy
Wendy
Posted: 9 years ago

Ohmygoodness! My mouth is watering. Hmmm I’m planning for a camping trip in August and I’m thinking I could make up the potato shells, freeze them to take on the trip, and have a potato skins bar so we can make up our own topping selection and cook on the BBQ! But of course, I’ll have to try them before….like today probably! thanks for this lovely recipe.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 9 years ago

You’re welcome Wendy! A potato skins bar sounds like an awesome idea, and yes you must give these a try ASAP! 🙂

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Alessandra
Alessandra
Posted: 9 years ago

Looks INCREDIBLE! I love eating potato skins on their own but pizza-flavour? YUM!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 9 years ago

I know, eh? Best of both worlds!

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