I made baked potato pizza the first time because I had leftover baked potatoes sitting in the fridge and honestly did not feel like making regular pizza dough from scratch. I started layering pizza toppings over sliced potatoes mostly out of curiosity, and somehow it turned into one of those recipes I kept craving again afterward.

The potatoes get crispy around the edges while the cheese melts over everything like pizza, and it ends up tasting way more filling than expected. It’s cheesy, simple, and honestly really good for nights when you want comfort food without making a huge complicated meal. If you already enjoy recipes like Feta With Chorizo Quesadillas, Egg Roll Bowl, or Smoked Chicken Fritters, this baked potato pizza fits perfectly into that easy homemade comfort-food rotation.

Why You Will Love This Baked Potato Pizza

What I love most about this recipe is the crispy potato base. The edges get golden while the middle stays soft underneath all the toppings.

The melted cheese and pizza sauce also make it feel like pizza without needing dough or extra prep work.

Another thing I like is how customizable it is. You can add pepperoni, vegetables, sausage, bacon, or honestly whatever toppings you already have.

It’s also a great way to use leftover baked potatoes without making the same boring side dishes again.

What You Will Need For Baked Potato Pizza

A large baking sheet works best because the potatoes crisp better with enough space around them.

You’ll also need parchment paper for easier cleanup and less sticking.

A sharp knife helps slice the potatoes evenly so they cook consistently.

If you want extra crispy potatoes, a pastry brush helps coat them evenly with oil before baking.

Ingredients Needed

• 4 baked potatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup pepperoni slices
• ¼ cup sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

How To Make The Pizza

Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange the sliced baked potatoes onto the baking sheet in a slightly overlapping layer.

Brush with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Bake for about 15 minutes until the potatoes begin turning golden around the edges.

Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce over the potatoes.

Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and black olives.

Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top before serving.

I usually add extra cheese because honestly potato pizza tastes even better that way. This baked potato pizza also goes really well with Mixed Cucumber Salad, Red Cabbage Salad, or even Pineapple Ginger Iced Tea if you want something fresh on the side.

Tips For Baked Potato Pizza

Thin potato slices crisp better and hold the toppings more evenly.

Using already baked potatoes makes this recipe much faster on busy nights.

Try not to overload the toppings too much or the potatoes can become softer underneath.

Broiling for the last minute gives extra golden cheese on top if you like crispier edges.