Step-by-step preparation
1. Prepare the base
Start by washing the potatoes thoroughly under cold water. If you prefer, you can also peel them, but leaving the skin on will make them even more rustic and crispy. Cut them into slices about 1 cm thick, trying to maintain a uniform thickness for even cooking.
2. Season the slices
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Generously brush both sides of the potato slices with this mixture. It is this aromatic mix that will give the mini pizzas an irresistible aroma, even during cooking.
3. First cooking
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, without overlapping them. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking. They should be slightly golden and soft in the center: they will be your “pizza base”.
4. Top like a real pizza
Once baked, top them with a teaspoon of tomato sauce, some grated or cubed cheese, cherry tomato slices, and a few pieces of bell pepper. Add a sprinkle of oregano for the classic “pizzeria” touch.
5. Second cooking
Put them back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes, still at 180°C, just long enough for the cheese to melt and everything to be well flavored. The mini pizzas will be ready when they start to form a golden crust on top… a real treat!
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🍽️ Tips and variations
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Olive oil
Cooking oil
olive oil
tomato sauce
Garlic
Pepper
black olives
Lemon
Tomato
Oil
You can enrich them with black olives, capers or anchovies for a more Mediterranean version. Replace the cheese with vegan mozzarella for a 100% plant-based version.
Serve them hot or at room temperature: they will always be irresistible!
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✨ Extra tip:
To get an even crispier base, you can brush the baking paper with a little oil before placing the potatoes on it. The result will be a golden and fragrant crust, just like freshly baked from a pizzeria.
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🕓 Times
Preparation: 15 minutes
Total cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 2-3 people
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With these potato mini-pizzas, you’ll win over both young and old at the first bite. A delicious alternative to classic pizza, but much lighter and ready in just a few minutes!
Want more quick and tasty ideas? I recommend you also take a look at our recipe for “Magic Potatoes in 10 minutes” or the “Soft Savory Flutes”… they will surprise you!
Enjoy! 🍕
