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White pizza with potatoes and rosemary

White pizza with potatoes and rosemary is a tomato free pizza topped with thin potato slices and mozzarella, serving 4 in 45 minutes. It's an easy recipe at €1.60 per person. The key is slicing the potatoes paper thin on a mandoline so they turn golden instead of soggy.

A pizza with no tomato, just thin potato slices and rosemary, the Roman pizza bianca.

White pizza with potatoes and rosemary
Total time
45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€1.60
Calories per person
740 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

This pizza doesn't look or taste like a classic one. There's no tomato sauce and no heavy toppings, just a thin crust covered in potato slices that crisp up at the edges and turn soft in the middle, with rosemary infusing the whole thing as it bakes. The mozzarella melts between the potato layers and holds everything together without overpowering the flavor.

It's a good pick for a fall or winter evening when you want something comforting but not too rich. Kids tend to like it because it looks like pizza without the tangy tomato bite, and adults appreciate how simple it is. Mon Chou suggests it for weeks when you want a quick dinner with very few ingredients.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Fresh pizza dough 2
  • Mozzarella 2

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 400 g
  • Rosemary 3 sprigs
  • Garlic 1 cloves

Pantry

  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Flaky sea saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 240°C. Peel the potatoes and slice them very thin.

    Soak them in cold water for 10 minutes, this removes starch so they crisp up better.

  2. Roll out the dough thinly and brush it with olive oil infused with crushed garlic. 3 min

    Rub the garlic in the oil to flavor it, then remove it.

  3. Arrange the well dried potato slices like shingles over the dough, along with the torn mozzarella. 4 min

    Overlap the slices well so they don't dry out.

  4. Add the rosemary leaves, a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. 1 min

    Rosemary under the potatoes burns less than on top.

  5. Bake until the edges are golden and the potatoes are crisp. 15 min

    Rotate the pan halfway through if your oven heats unevenly.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pat the potato slices dry with a towel before layering them on the dough, leftover moisture keeps them from crisping up.
  • Use a perforated pizza pan or a baking stone if you have one, direct heat from below speeds up how the potatoes cook.
  • Don't pile on too many potato slices, a single thin layer cooks through better than a thick pile that stays raw in the middle.

The variations

  • Swap the mozzarella for crumbled fresh goat cheese for a sharper version.
  • Add thinly sliced scallions with the potatoes for extra flavor.
  • For kids, chop the rosemary very fine or swap it for thyme, which is milder.

What to serve it with

  • A well dressed green salad
  • A vegetable soup as a starter
  • Sparkling water with lemon

Storage

This pizza keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat it in a skillet or oven at 180°C for a few minutes to bring back the crispness, the microwave will make it soggy.

Questions about this dish

Can you use already cooked potatoes?

No, raw potato slices cook directly on the pizza and turn crisp. Pre cooked potatoes would go soft and mushy in the oven.

Can you prep this pizza ahead of time?

You can roll out the dough and slice the potatoes ahead, but assemble the pizza right before baking to keep it crisp.

Which potato variety works best?

A firm, waxy potato like Yukon Gold holds its shape in thin slices and browns nicely without falling apart in the oven.

Can you use homemade dough instead of store bought?

Yes, homemade dough works well, just roll it out as thin as you can so the center cooks through under the potatoes.

How long does it take to make a white pizza with potatoes and rosemary?

Count 45 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a white pizza with potatoes and rosemary?

About 740 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a white pizza with potatoes and rosemary cost?

About €1.60 per serving, or €6.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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