baked potato pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 potatoes
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 (6.5 ounce) package pizza crust mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• preheat an oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). scrub and dry potatoes, then prick several times with a fork and place a baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. remove, cool, and peel.
• place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). lightly grease a pizza pan.
• mix pizza crust mix, water, and oil in a large bowl with a fork until ingredients combine. when dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. let stand for 5 minutes. shape dough into a flat circle and place on pizza pan. build up edges slightly.
• bake pizza dough in preheated oven until crust is firm and begins to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
• toss butter with garlic powder, italian seasoning, and potatoes in a large bowl. combine sour cream and ranch dressing in a small bowl; spread over crust. top with potato mixture, bacon, onions, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese.
• bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. let stand 5 minutes before cutting.