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Smashed Idaho Potato Pizzas (Gluten-free)

Easy weeknight meal that each family member can customize to their liking
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 3 Idaho® potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or Basil Salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • Pizza toppings, sauce, cheese, vegetables, meat, etc.

Instructions

  • Scrub potatoes, prick each all over with a fork, and rub with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt or Basil Salt per potato.
  • Arrange in a ring on a plate and microwave at 100% for 5 minutes.
  • Flip each potato and microwave another 5 minutes. If potatoes can’t easily be pierced in the middle with a fork, continue microwaving in 1 minute intervals until soft.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil onto a baking sheet to cover. (I use a 14-inch round cast iron baking pan which needs 2 teaspoons of oil to cover.) Cut potatoes in half crosswise and use tongs to place each half, cut side down, on baking sheet. Spray a potato masher with cooking spray and use it to smash each potato half until relatively flat. (Each should be about 5 inches in diameter.) For each pizza, drizzle with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon garlic pepper.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are starting to look crispy.
  • Remove from oven and add your favorite pizza toppings. (Be careful - the pan and the potatoes will be hot.) Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until your toppings are the way you want them.

Notes

Nutritional information does not include toppings.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Smashed Idaho Potato Pizzas (Gluten-free)
Serving Size
 
0 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
116
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
183
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
19
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.