30-Minute Mashed Potato Pizza

This quick and easy mashed potato pizza takes 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook. It is extremely filling and perfect for using leftovers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 601 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough (such as Pillsbury®)
• 1 (7.6 ounce) package mashed potato flakes (such as Hungry Jack®)
• 4 slices precooked thick-cut bacon, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Roll pizza crust onto a baking sheet.

Step 4

While crust is prebaking, combine milk and mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes. Add butter, bacon, and 2 cloves of garlic; stir until creamy.

Step 5

Remove crust from oven and leave oven on. Combine olive oil and remaining garlic in a small bowl and brush on top. Spread 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over crust and spoon dollops of mashed potato mixture on top. Spread remaining mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese over the pizza.

Step 6

Bake in the hot oven until melted, about 20 minutes.