Pizza Baked Potato Skins Recipe

Name: Pizza Baked Potato Skins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Russet Potatoes; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Room Temperature; 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 cups Shredded Italian Cheese Blend Or Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Topping If Desired; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper; 1- 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce; 1- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella; Pepperoni Slices, Sliced Olives, Or Other Pizza Toppings

Servings: persons

4 Russet Potatoes
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 cups Shredded Italian Cheese Blend Or Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Topping If Desired
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
1- 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
1- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella
Pepperoni Slices, Sliced Olives, Or Other Pizza Toppings

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pierce potatoes a few times with a fork and wrap each potato in foil.
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Put them into the oven to bake for an hour.
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Remove from oven, unwrap, and allow to cool a bit.
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Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
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Spoon the centers of each half into a large bowl, leaving some of the potato in the skin to keep the structure.
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Mix and mash the potato flesh then mix in the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and shredded cheese, making sure there are no big chunks of potato left.
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Increase the oven heat to 475 degrees F. Line a baking sheet lined with foil then spray with cooking spray.
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Combine oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl then brush it over both sides of the potato skins.
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Set them onto the prepared baking sheet, cut side down.
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Bake for 4 minutes then turn them over and bake for 5 minutes more.
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Remove from oven.
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Scoop the potato mixture into skins (if you pat the mixture into the skin so that its a bit indented like a shallow bowl, the sauce will sit on top easily).
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Spoon 3 tablespoons each of sauce and mozzarella cheese on top, and layer pepperoni slices on top of cheese.
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Lower heat to 375 F and bake potatoes for 20 minutes.
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Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Serve.

398

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Russet Potatoes, 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Room Temperature, 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning, 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, and more.

Yes, Pizza Baked Potato Skins falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pizza Baked Potato Skins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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