Ingredients
5 potatoes, unpeeled, thinly
1 sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 sweet red pepper, slivered
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp rosemary and pepper
1/2 cup shredded provolone or
1 mozzarella
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
Directions
In bowl, toss together potatoes, onion and oil. Stir in red pepper,
garlic, parsley, salt, rosemary and pepper. Brush 12 inch pizza pan
with oil; spread with potato mixture. Bake in 450 oven for 15 minutes
or until tender, brown and crisp. Sprinkle with cheeses, bake for 5
to 8 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Servings: 6 servings
Potato Pizza Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Italian; Pasta; Pizza; Vegetable
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