Description
Potato Chip Pizza is the ultimate lazy-night comfort food — crispy, cheesy, herby, and made with pantry staples. It’s a budget-friendly, crave-worthy recipe perfect for movie marathons or anytime you want something fun and fast without a lot of effort.
Ingredients
1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup pesto (or more, to taste)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 1 1/2 cups plain kettle-cooked potato chips
Olive oil (for brushing)
Pinch of black pepper
Optional: fresh basil or crushed red pepper flakes for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if using.
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Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer onto parchment paper or a floured pizza peel.
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Brush the dough lightly with olive oil.
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Spread pesto evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the pesto.
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Gently press potato chips onto the top of the cheese, creating an even layer.
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Transfer the pizza to the oven (or onto the hot pizza stone) and bake for 8–12 minutes, until the crust is golden, the cheese is bubbly, and the chips are toasty.
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Remove from the oven, sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper, and optionally top with fresh basil or crushed red pepper flakes.
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Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Kettle-cooked chips hold up best during baking for extra crunch.
Experiment with flavored chips like sour cream and onion or BBQ for a fun twist.
If pesto isn’t available, substitute with garlic butter or ranch dressing for a different flavor profile.
Try creative toppings like jalapeños or a drizzle of honey for sweet and salty combos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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