Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 cup

mashed potatoes

prepared with milk

1 unit

egg

beaten

0.5 cup

Parmesan cheese

grated

2 tbsp

butter

melted

1.5 tsp

salt

8 unit

pizza sauce

3 unit

pepperoni

sliced

4 unit

mushrooms

sliced

1 cup

mozzarella cheese

shredded

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Grease a 10-inch pie plate.

Step 3
~4 min

In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and salt.

Step 4
~4 min

Press the potato mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust.

Step 5
~4 min

Spread pizza sauce over the potato mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

Step 6
~4 min

Top with sliced pepperoni and mushrooms.

Step 7
~4 min

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings.

Step 8
~4 min

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier crust, par-bake the potato crust for 10 minutes before adding toppings.

Add a pinch of garlic powder to the potato mixture for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Potato crust can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food variation on a classic pizza

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Game Day
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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