Back a ‘few’ years ago, we had very little money to go out to eat but when the rare opportunity did arise, we knew exactly what we wanted: pizza at Willington Pizza House. The reason this place stood out was not just the pizza, but also the atmosphere: The community. They also made specialty pizzas before it was the trendy thing to do. My favorite pizza was their Red Potato Pizza. What made it special?
It was a white pizza but it was not your ordinary cheesy garlic variety. No, it had a sour cream base layered with potato. You then added either with broccoli, bacon or both. Naturally, we ordered both toppings.
I decided to try to make my own last week and it was a success although the kids eyed it with skeptism. Feel free to add the ingredients in any amounts you prefer.
Ingredients:
1 Pizza Shell (Trader Joe’s makes a nice one)
3 baby red potatoes
A thin layer of light sour cream (~1/3 cup)
1/3-1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (I used 50% reduced fat)
3 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped
3/4 cup of broccoli, finely chopped
Bring a pot of water to boil and add 3-4 baby red potatoes. Cook until parboiled and are still firm yet give when pierced with a fork. Remove the potatoes and place into cool water. Once they have cooled, dry them and place aside.
Preheat oven according to directions on the pizza shell wrapper. Cut the potatoes into thin slices. Spread the sour cream on the shell, leaving a small area around the edge. Then place a single layer of the potatoes on top, sprinkle the cheddar cheese on and then add the broccoli and bacon. Cook according to the pizza shell directions however; make sure you follow directions for a crispier crust.
What is your favorite type of pizza/toppings?
John Fulco says
My wife always loved eating at Wellington Pizza and ordering a red potato pizza. I have always wanted to make the pizza as a surprise for her, so I went on line and found this fabulous recipe. I made my own pizza dough using 2 Cups of flour, one and a half teaspoons of yeast, half a teaspoon of salt, 3?4 of a cup of warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the dough had risen twice, I rolled it out and placed it on a pizza sheet. I layered the pizza with sour cream, thinly sliced golden potatoes, cheddar cheese, four sliced of bacon cut into small pieces and cooked and broccoli to taste. Baked the pizza in a 450 degree oven. It came out golden and delicious. My wife is still smiling. Five star rating.
Liz says
My husband fell in love with this pizza. He likes feta cheese on it.
Cyndi A says
Thank you!!! I absolutely LOVED the Red Potato Pizza at Willington Pizza House & have sorely missed it for over a decade. I’m not creative enough to have deduced the recipe myself & I look forward to trying this ASAP!
Barbara Bakes says
This would be fabulous for breakfast as well.
Lindsay @ The Ketchup Diaries says
OMG – you had my at “red potato” and “pizza”. By far two of my favorite things!!
Kathy says
This sounds delicious. I can easily make it vegan too. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Danielle says
I’ll be getting a lot of potatoes from my CSA soon – this sounds like a great way to use them!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Willington Pizza is a favorite of mine! Making a potato pizza at home sounds great…I need to give it a try!
Liz @ LBBakes says
I love nontraditional pizzas but have never thought to put potatoes on one – what a neat idea!