This easy recipe for Pizza Potatoes is just 3 main ingredients and a perfect comforting side dish for your next weeknight dinner! This pizza potato casserole is vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free, and baked right in a skillet! A kid-friendly and healthier dairy-free way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza!
What comes to mind when you think of comfort food? For many people it's pizza. For me? It's potatoes. Since I'm here to please you and myself, combining the two seems like a win-win. This pizza potato bake actually came before the delicious pizza chicken bake. So we're basically just swapping the chicken for potatoes this time and giving it more side dish status instead of main dish status.
Ingredients for your pizza potato casserole
There's just 3 main ingredients, plus a few spices to flavor the potatoes. You can also use a jarred sauce, instead of making homemade sauce if you really want to cut down and time and ingredients.
- Yellow or White Potatoes
- Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Salt (to flavor the potatoes)
- Tomato Pizza Sauce (homemade recipe below or your favorite jarred sauce)
- Vegan Mozzarella Shreds (I use Trader Joe's brand. Daiya, So Delicious, Violife brands work too!)
- Fresh Basil (to make the casserole look pretty and/or any toppings you'd like to add!)
A healthier way to have pizza!
No need for a lack-luster gluten-free crust, no dairy-based cheeses, or heavy oils! Depending on the specific brands of ingredients you choose it's...
- Gluten-Free
- Vegan and Vegetarian
- Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
- Oil-Free
- Sugar-Free
- Grain-Free
- Paleo
Pizza Topping Ideas
Top your pizza potato bake any way you'd top your favorite pizza pie!
- Olives
- Sliced Onions
- Pepperoni
- Bacon
- Spinach
- Banana Peppers
- Bell Pepper Slices
- Pineapple
- Jalapeno
- Mushrooms
- Fresh or Dried Herbs (Parsley, Oregano, Basil)
- Etc.
Tips for making pizza potatoes
- No need to peel your potatoes for this! Yellow and white potatoes have thin skin anyway.
- You must boil the potatoes first, before adding them to the skillet or casserole dish to bake. If you don't, the potatoes will never cook through enough (#lessonlearned). Just until they're fork-tender (about 12-15 minutes, depending on the size of your cubes).
- Speaking of skillet, you can use a large cast iron skillet as I did, or a classic casserole dish.
- After you've boiled the potatoes until fork-tender, add them to your skillet, pour on the sauce, and sprinkled ¾th of the cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes to start.
- Remove the foil, add the rest of the cheese and any additional toppings you want. Then bake it for another 10 minutes or so for everything to crisp up and melt together.
- This is more of a "tastes better fresh" kind of dish. But, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Serving Suggestions
These potatoes are a perfect side dish to any weeknight dinner, but honestly, this casserole could be a main dish. You're really just swapping the dough crust of traditional pizza with potatoes, so why not? A completely plant-based pizza you can eat with a fork without being frowned upon. It's up to you, either way, you can't go wrong!
- Serve it as an entree along with a side salad or roasted veggies.
- Make it a quick lunch and serve it up in a single bowl-sized portion.
- Serve it with roast chicken or fish.
- Perfect for pairing with a slice of cauliflower lentil loaf too.
Pizza Potatoes Casserole
Pizza Potatoes Casserole (Vegan, Gluten-Free Allergy-Free)
This easy recipe for Pizza Potatoes is just 3 main ingredients and a perfect comforting side dish for your next weeknight dinner! This pizza potato casserole is vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free, and baked right in a skillet! A kid-friendly and healthier dairy-free way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza!
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 40 Minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yellow or White Potatoes (cubed)
- Onion Powder (to taste)
- Garlic Powder (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- 3 Cups Pizza Sauce (homemade recipe below or jarred)
- 2 Cups Vegan/Allergy-Free Mozzarella Cheese Shreds
- Toppings of Choice
Homemade Pizza Sauce:
- 1 15 oz Can Plain Unsalted Tomato Sauce
- 1 Tsp Dried Basil
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ Tsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water on the stove, add the cubed potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes, until just fork tender. Drain and add the potatoes to the large skillet or casserole dish you'll be using.
- While the potatoes are boiling, preheat the oven to 425°F. Also use this time to prepare the pizza sauce if you're making it from scratch by simply mixing all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Toss the boiled potatoes with the onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to season them slightly to taste.
- Pour 3 cups of pizza sauce over the seasoned potato cubes to cover them.
- Reserving ½ cup for later, sprinkles the shredded chesse over the top of the potatoes and sauce.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, add the rest of the cheese and any toppings you would like to add to the casserole, before baking the dish for another 10 minutes to crisp up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
However you define comfort food, I think there's something in this potato casserole for everyone! Some pizza, some potatoes, and a whole lotta health too! Feel good comfort food that's nourishing for the mind, body, and soul!
Other delicious pizza recipes to try:
- Homemade Gluten-Free Vegan Copycat Pizza Bagel Bites
- Homemade Gluten-Free Copycat Totino’s Pizza Rolls
- Beet & Leek Cassava Crust Pizza
- Italian Polenta Pizza
- Levantine Socca Pizza
- Sprouted Lentil and Butternut Squash Pizza
So tell me:
+ How will you top your pizza potatoes?
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T'onna
This recipe looks really yummy! I love pizza and potatoes, so I'm pinning this for later. I've been interested in trying more vegan recipes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well, enjoy!
Cheryl
HI! I'll definitely be trying this, and soon! I'll use it as a main dish, I think the potatoes would be filling enough to not need a 'main' on the plate. And the possibilities of things to add are endless - you could adapt this to everyone's taste! Thanks for this, it's going to be a useful addition to our menu! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are! Just a big 'ole casserole-style pizza! Enjoy!
Adelia
Right on time! I was looking for new gluten free recipes! Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Alright, enjoy.
Emma Harrel
Great idea! I love cooking in a skillet, I'm going to check out your other recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Joanne
This sounds like a great take on potatoes! Pinned.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
All cozy and delicious!
Evi
OMG, I really need this in my life right now 😍
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just so comforting!
Dinesh
This is a great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Hardik
This looks delicious! I am gonna try it soon! 🙂 Thank you
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hope you enjoy!
Amy
This looks SO good. Bookmarking so that me and my boyfriend can cook this soon. And I love that its vegan and gluten free!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect cozy side dish for you 🙂
Jacqueline
This looks so yummy and comforting! I def need to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes and yes! You'll love it 🙂
Lisette Melendez
Is it weird that I've never had casserole before? Haha, this looks so good and you make it look so easy. Might have to try this out once I pick up a few more things from the supermarket!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Um, yes you have. Casserole: "a kind of stew or side dish that is cooked slowly in an oven". It's any dish cooked in the oven.
Alison
Looks delicious. I've been cooking more and looking for easy peasy recipes 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be a great dish to try out!
Sunrita
This is such a great idea! Love the little pizza take onf this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The perfect pizza crust!
Debbie
You had me at potato! This looks yummy and easy. And I have everything on hand! Win!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Every potato dish is a win!
Claudia Gebhardt
Wow, this looks so good. I will have to try it!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect comfort food right now!
BeccaLois Blogs
Ooh these look so good! I'm thinking they would go really well with fish, I'll definitely have to try them.
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