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Pesto Potato Pizza with Sausage Recipe

Pesto Potato Pizza with Sausage Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in a delightful twist on traditional pizza with this Pesto Potato Pizza topped with savory sausage. The combination of creamy pesto, thinly sliced potatoes, and gooey cheese creates a gourmet flavor experience that is sure to impress your taste buds.


Ingredients

Pizza Dough:

  • 1 pound pizza dough

Basil Pesto:

  • ½ cup basil pesto

Potato Toppings:

  • 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano

Additional Toppings:

  • 6 oz cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Roll out the dough and transfer to parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Potato Slices: Toss thin potato slices with oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Assemble Pizza: Spread pesto on dough, layer potato slices, sausage, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake: Transfer pizza to preheated stone/sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  5. Finish and Serve: Cool slightly, garnish with basil and red pepper flakes, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough briefly before adding toppings.
  • Sausage can be substituted with a plant-based alternative for a vegetarian version.