Pizza night, but make it potatoes. These clever foil packs layer halved Little Minis with pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and fresh basil, then seal everything up and bake until bubbling. Each person gets their own pack, which means everyone can build exactly the pizza they want with whatever toppings are in the fridge. It’s a no-fuss, endlessly customizable dinner that works just as well for backyard hangs and camping trips as it does on a regular Tuesday, and cleanup is as easy as tossing the foil.

On-the-Go Tip

Foil packs are practically designed for eating away from home. Assemble them ahead, stack them in a cooler, and bake or grill them once you arrive at the campsite or backyard. Already-cooked packs stay warm for a good while wrapped up, which makes them a genuinely easy option for sideline dinners between school and practice. No plates needed, and the foil doubles as the bowl.

Kid-Friendly Tip

This is the rare recipe where kids can build their entire dinner themselves. Set out the sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and any extra toppings and let everyone assemble their own pack, then help fold and crimp the foil edges shut. Little ones love writing their initials on the outside of the pack so they know which one is theirs. Because everyone controls their own toppings, picky eaters get exactly what they want without any negotiation.

Prep
5 mins
Cook
25 mins
Serves
4
Ingredients
6
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Little Potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices (about 4 small sticks)
  • 2 cups mozzarella or cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Optional: any veggie toppings like bell peppers, olives, or tomatoes
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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven or grill to 425 °F.

  • Step 2

    Cut four equal-sized pieces of foil, each about three quarters the size of a baking sheet.

  • Step 3

    Place one piece of foil shiny side up and add 1/2 cup of the potatoes to the middle.

  • Step 4

    Top with 1 to 2 Tbsp of pizza sauce, then add the pepperoni, mozzarella, and a bit of fresh basil.

  • Step 5

    Bring the long sides of the foil together in the middle, fold them down tightly a few times, then fold in the short ends to seal.

  • Step 6

    Repeat to make 4 packs total and place them on a baking sheet.

  • Step 7

    Bake for 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

  • Step 8 - Enjoy your tasty meal with the family