PLEASING POTATO PIZZA

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I first heard of this distinctive pizza after a friend tried it at a restaurant. It inspired me to come up with my own recipe. The way the slices disappear, there's no doubt about this pizza's potatoey goodness. -Barbara Zimmer, Wanless, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 pounds potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional: Minced fresh chives and sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp, stirring occasionally. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until bacon is crisp. Drain well., Place potatoes and water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, unroll and press pizza crust onto an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan; prick several times with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Increase oven setting to 375°., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk and salt. Spread over crust. Top with bacon mixture and cheeses. , Bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chives and serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.