Smashed Potato Breakfast Pizza

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. 2

   On a parchment-lined baking sheet, lay both sides of the potato skin side down. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and top with a piece of parchment. Using a frying pan or heavy skillet, smash each potato half into a 1/4-1/3” thick oval. Peel off the parchment and top the potato rounds with a little more olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. Place in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the top of the potato begins to crisp.

3. 3

   Top both potato rounds with ricotta or cottage cheese and caramelized onions - make a little nest so the ricotta and onions are higher around the edges and lower in the center. Gently slide an egg into the nest. Top the egg with generous salt and pepper, and shredded cheese. Return to oven for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and egg white is cooked.

4. 4

   Allow to rest for a few minutes before transferring to plate with a pancake flipper or other broad spatula. Top with minced chives and/or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.