Mashed Potato Pizza

Mashed potato pizza like the ones served at one of my favorite restaurants a few years ago. Mashed potatoes and cheese are flecked with green onion and bacon bits, then spread over a pre-made crust to make 2 delightful pizzas.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (3 ounce) jar real bacon bits
• 1 (10 ounce) can pizza crust dough
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package directions. Stir in half of the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.

Step 2

Cut the pizza crust dough in half, and spread into the bottom of two 8-inch round pans. Bake for 4 minutes in the preheated oven, until about halfway done. Spoon the potato mixture over each crust. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 3

Bake for an additional 5 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is golden, and cheese is melted. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Top with sour cream to taste.