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I’ll get straight to the point – these pizza loaded potato skins are absolutely AMAZING! Not only are they incredibly simple to make, they taste divine and are seriously hard to resist.
Honestly though, who doesn’t love fully loaded potato skins? And who doesn’t love pizza? Exactly. You know this is a match made in heaven. Smothered in oodles of glorious marinara sauce, a wonderful mix of melted cheddar and mozzarella and nuggets of perfect pepperami.
Just yes. A thousand times YES! Pizza collaborations are the greatest. Remember when I made that One Pot Pizza Pasta?!
When I was researching loaded potato skin fillings, I felt like most things had already been done before. It had to be a collaboration. A merger of epic proportions that would skyrocket this recipe to the moon and back. I knew almost immediately it had to be a pizza hybrid!
I honestly don’t know one person that doesn’t like pizza or at least some variation of it. It’s just SO versatile! Much like the humble potato – also insanely versatile. You can have oven baked jacket potatoes, slow cooker jacket potatoes, or even air fryer jacket potatoes!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… I LOVE it when the sides steal the show at a BBQ! (my star pull apart bread is also guaranteed to do that!) It always seems to be about the meat though. Well there’s only so much you can do with meat in my opinion, but the sides? The sides can make all the difference!
Just like these EPIC homemade wedges, they can showcase the meat in a whole different light. They can add colour, a completely different flavour or even become the star of the show themselves. Have a go at my gorgeous pizza loaded potato skins recipe and serve them at your next gathering. I guarantee you they will be an instant hit and people will be begging you for the recipe!
You can very easily change up the flavour too. How about barbecue sauce and pulled chicken? Or even piling in some sweetcorn, fresh tomatoes and peppers for a super veggie version? Just like a pizza, these can be personalised in every way to cater for your tastes or simply to use up what you have in the fridge. You can even switch them out for sweet potatoes.
Loaded potato skins recipe tips
- Want crazy crispy skins? When you’ve hollowed them out and are preparing the filling, drizzle the skins with a little olive oil and pop them into the oven for 10 minutes before filling.
- Don’t cheat and cook the potatoes in the microwave! That is literally one of my biggest peeves. They’re called ‘baked potatoes’ for a reason. That long and slow cook in the oven really ramps up the flavour producing beautifully dark & delicious skins and delightfully fluffy potato.
- Don’t forget to season that filling! This is really important. They might look the part but if they don’t taste the part too, what’s it all for? So before you stuff the filling back into those skins, give it a taste. Does it need more salt or more flavour? Adjust as needed.
- Want to take your filling to the next level? Beat that fluffy potato with a little butter and a few splashes of milk. You’re welcome.
- Experiment. Think of all your favourite pizza toppings and incorporate them into this recipe. After all, you want them to be perfect for you right?
Pizza Loaded Potato Skins – Step by Step Picture Recipe
Here is what you will need to make 6.
Ingredients
For the potatoes
- 3 Baking Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Salt
For the topping
- 200g Grated Cheddar/Mozzarella Cheese Mix
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 150g Marinara or Pizza Sauce
- 1 x Pepperami, sliced or Mini Pepperoni
- Fresh Basil, torn (To Serve)
Essential equipment
- Baking Tray
- Large Bowl
Potato instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C/Fan 180°C.
Rub the potatoes all over with a little olive oil then rub on some salt. (The salt will help the skins to really crisp up!)
Place directly onto the oven shelf with a baking tray underneath to catch any potential oil dripping or leaks. Bake for 60-75 minutes until the skin is dark and the middle is cooked.
When cool enough to handle, slice in half and allow them to cool for another 20-30 minutes.
Get that spoon out, it’s time to scoop out these potatoes! Spoon all that beautiful filling into a large mixing bowl. Try not to go too close to the skin, you don’t want to rip it.
(Now would be a great time for you to check out my top tips above to make your loaded potato skins totally game changing!)
Let’s make the filling. To keep it CRAZY simple, mash the potato with a fork until most of the big lumps are gone then add in half of the grated cheese and the Italian seasoning.
Season really well with salt. You can add some pepper if you like too. Go on, don’t be scared – give it a taste! When you like it, you’re done.
Divide that wonderfully cheesy mixture between the potato skins.
Topping instructions
Now for the good bit, adding the toppings! Turn your oven on to the grill setting.
Next, place the potatoes onto a baking tray and spoon a generous dollop of marinara/pizza sauce onto each one. Spread it out a little with a spoon to give good coverage then sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
Finally, add on some sliced Pepperami (or mini pepperoni) and a little sprinkling of Italian herbs if you fancy it.
Pop your now fully loaded potato skins under the grill for 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbling.
For the final touch, tear up some fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the top. Ok, are you ready? Commence drooling!
Wowsers. Really, just WOW! These are just ridiculously delicious. I swear, once you’ve set your eyes on them you can’t resist! If food could hypnotize you into eating it I’m pretty sure these pizza loaded potato skins would be fully qualified. You seriously need to try these for yourself and see.
What would be your perfect loaded potato skins topping? Let me know in the comments below!
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Ingredients
- 3 Baking Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 200 g Grated Cheddar/Mozzarella Cheese Mix
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 150 g Marinara or Pizza Sauce
- 1 Pepperami, sliced or Mini Pepperoni
- Fresh Basil, torn (To Serve)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C/Fan 180°C. Cover potatoes in a little olive oil and salt then bake directly on the shelf for 60-75 mins. (Pop a tray on the shelf below just in case.)
- When cooked, slice in half and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- Scoop potato into a bowl and mix in half the cheese and all the Italian seasoning with a fork. Season with salt.
- Preheat the grill.
- Spoon filling back into the skins. Spread over a generous amount of marinara/pizza sauce and top with the rest of the cheese. Finish with more Italian seasoning if desired and sliced Pepperami/Mini Pepperoni.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes until bubbling then serve immediately, scattered with some freshly torn basil.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 474mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 10g
Nutritional information on kitchenmason.com should only be used as a general guideline, I am not a certified nutritionist. Please always check labels for allergens where applicable.
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