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Easy Pizza Smashed Potatoes

written by Ashley Fehr

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 18

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Last updated on May 15, 2024

These Pizza Smashed Potatoes are made in the microwave (though you could do them in the oven if you wanted!) and are only 4 simple ingredients. Plus they’re easy enough for the kids to make themselves!

pizza smashed potatoes on white plate topped with pepperoni and cheese

Before our littlest girl was born, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my then-2-year-old girl. It’s amazing how many jobs you can find for the little ones to help you with in the kitchen that they can handle themselves! Often, I would do the measuring and she would dump the ingredients in the bowl and help mix (though I’d be sure to give it a good stir after she was done!), and and she’d always help me add the toppings to things like pizza and garnishes on all kinds of desserts and baking.

Since her sister is getting older and walking (yes, walking! At 9 months!), and into everything that her older sister is, they usually go off and play together while I’m in the kitchen. They get along great (but I mean, they’re sisters so…), and it’s so fun to see them just enjoying being together.

I’ve been noticing lately how much I’ve missed having my oldest girl in the kitchen with me, so we’ve started spending some time baking together after baby sister has gone to bed, and let me tell you — it is so good for the soul! It’s pretty rare that we actually get time to just be together, alone, and bake or cook, and she enjoys making a mess in the kitchen as much as I do.

And now that I’ve scared you all off with my sappiness, these Pizza Smashed Potatoes. Carbs and cheese can bring anyone back around.

close up image of pizza smashed potatoes on white plate with blue napkin underneath

I was inspired by the Little Chefs contest that The Little Potato Company is running along with the Marilyn Denis show to create a super simple appetizer that the kids can easily help out with, although we ate these for lunch twice so they also make an awesome, quick lunch when served with some veggies alongside. You can totally have these on the table in 1o minutes!

It’s hard to go wrong with 4 ingredients when they’re potatoes, sauce, meat and cheese. It’s also pretty hard to find a combination of those 4 things that I don’t like!

little girl hands smashing little potatoes on a plate

This is such a great recipe for the kids to make themselves, for an after school snack or even a quick lunch — my 3 year old could smash the potatoes by herself so there’s no reason not to have the kids take the lead on this one!

These are so easy to get creative with — add your favorite toppings (pretty much anything, as long as they are cooked to desired doneness before you put them on your potatoes), sprinkle with cheese and microwave just to melt the cheese. I used the Microwave Ready packs from The Little Potato Company to keep things simple and easy (and quick!) for the kids, but you can just as easily grab a bag of Blushing Belles or another varietal, roast them off in the oven, smash, top and broil the cheese if you want to do it that way. The oven would be a great way to cook them if you want to do a large amount for a party!

Here’s a fun little video I made with my daughter to show you how easy they are!

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Easy Pizza Smashed Potatoes

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 1 vote
These Pizza Smashed Potatoes are a fun snack for the kids made in the microwave!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Appetizer, Snack
Servings 18
Calories 48cal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Savory Herb Microwave Pack from The Little Potato Company or about 1lb Little Potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • roughly 18-20 slices pepperoni
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Cook potatoes in microwave pack according to package directions (see notes below for alternate directions). Toss with oil and attached seasoning pack.
  • Place potatoes on a large plate (you can use the original container, but it won’t quite be large enough to hold all the potatoes in a single layer). Using the bottom of a glass, smash potatoes so they form a flat “crust” for your pizza.
  • Top with pizza sauce, a pepperoni slice, and sprinkle with cheese. Microwave for 1 minute on high or until cheese is melted.

Notes

*To use bagged Little Potatoes, coat with 1 tbsp oil, sprinkle with salt and roast at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until cooked. Smash, top, and broil until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 48cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 155mg | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  1. Michelle @ Modern Acupuncture says

    I cannot even tell you how pumped I am to try these. A friend of mine is visiting in a few weeks and I’ve been looking for easy, cheesy recipes for us to slap together between glasses of wine and watching Love Actually. This is 100% happening! PS – Wine and pizza smashed potatoes, that can be a thing, right?

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  10. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    So glad you are getting in some quality kitchen time with your oldest 🙂 I love being in the kitchen with my kiddos & having them *try* to help out. These smashed potatoes are so much fun! They look delicious and I love how easy they are to make!

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    • Ashley Fehr says

      Haha, yes — “try” is usually the key word! In this case though my 3 year old can pretty much make the whole recipe herself, minus the microwaving part. By the end of our recipe testing she was an expert smasher 😉

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  11. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    Aww, reading about your daughter(s) totally warmed my heart! So cute that you guys spend time together in the kitchen! I hope you spend ALL day in the kitchen if you guys keep making stuff this deliciously fun! Smashed potatoes totally rock the house, but topped with pizza ingredients?! GAH! These are beyond awesome, girlfriend! Gimme ALL the pizza smashed potatoes! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! 😉

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  12. Dorothy Dunton says

    Hi Ashley! What great appetizers these are! I like cooking small potatoes, smashing them and then frying them in a little garlic scented butter to crisp them up – they are a great side for a steak! Loved your video! 🙂

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  15. Amanda says

    What a great idea! I can’t imagine a kid or adult who wouldn’t like these. And it’s so great that they can be made in the microwave!

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  16. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    I bet your daughter loves being in the kitchen with you! That’s such a special memory that you all will have. I can remember helping my Grandma in the kitchen when I was little and I always love thinking about that. These smashed potatoes sound so good! I love the pizza flavor, you definitely can’t go wrong with that!

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