Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins
Updated on September 12, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 1 Comment • Jump to Recipe
Make delicious Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins at home in under 15 minutes! Crispy potato boats loaded with flavor.
These Pepperoni Pizza Potato skins make a fantastic appetizer! Think of them as crispy, bite-sized potato boats packed with flavor. Perfect for Game Day!
No need to spend a fortune at your favorite restaurant for this easy-to-make appetizer. They can be made in under 15 minutes!
I like my potato skins to be crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside. To achieve this, once I clean the outside of the potatoes, I rub a little olive oil on them and sprinkle some salt then bake them for about 1 hour at 400°F.
If you are in a hurry you can cook the potatoes in the microwave. After you wash them, prick each potato a few times with a fork and microwave on high for 8-12 minutes.
Recipe Variation
You can sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes or even some minced garlic on the cooked potato skins. Instead of turkey pepperoni, you can use regular pepperoni or even some cooked bacon.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this pizza potato skins with a side of pizza sauce for dipping. You can also serve these skins with a side of my Homemade Ranch Dressing.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins recipe (see recipe card for quantities):
- Baking Potatoes – make sure to clean them before cooking
- Pizza Sauce – you can use store-bought sauce or my No-Cook Pizza Sauce recipe
- Turkey Pepperoni – you can also use regular pepperoni
- Mozzarella Cheese – I like to use a Low-Moisture Mozzarella
- Dried Oregano – optional but adds a great flavor to these skins
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into quarters. Scoop out two thirds of the flesh, leaving approximately one third of the potato in each shell.
- Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the pizza sauce over each potato wedge. sprinkle evenly with the pepperoni and cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until the potatoes are hot and the cheese is melted, 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with the oregano.
Printable Recipe Card
Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large Baking Potatoes, scrubbed, baked & cooled
- ⅓ Cup Pizza Sauce
- 2 oz Turkey Pepperoni, finely chopped
- ¼ Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- ⅛ Tsp Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into quarters. Scoop out two thirds of the flesh, leaving approximately one third of the potato in each shell.
- Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the pizza sauce over each potato wedge. sprinkle evenly with the pepperoni and cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until the potatoes are hot and the cheese is melted, 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with the oregano.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.