Description
Potato pizza casserole brings together the best comfort flavors your family craves in one delightful baking dish. Layered with crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and zesty pizza toppings, this simple recipe delivers a satisfying meal that everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 medium onions
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Slice 4 large potatoes (about 1.5 kg) into ⅛-inch thick rounds. Rinse potato slices in cold water, then thoroughly dry them with paper towels to prevent excess moisture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 diced medium onion and 1 cup bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Season the sautéed vegetables with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to distribute the spices evenly across the mixture.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Create the first layer using half of your potato slices, spreading them evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Pour 1 cup of pizza sauce over the potato layer. Distribute half of the sautéed vegetables, ½ cup pepperoni slices, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining potato slices, sauce, vegetables, pepperoni, and cheese to create a second complete layer.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes to allow potatoes to soften.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden brown and potatoes become tender.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Thin potato slices are crucial for even cooking and a delicate texture, so take your time slicing them precisely with a sharp knife.
- Pat potato slices completely dry before layering to prevent excess moisture and ensure a crispy, golden-brown top layer.
- For a vegetarian version, swap pepperoni with plant-based pepperoni or add extra roasted vegetables like zucchini and mushrooms.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like cheddar or provolone to customize the flavor profile and make the dish your own signature comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg