Baked Potato Pizza

I can't believe this hasn't yet been added to the blog as it is one of the recipes that started it all! And has been enjoyed by many, if not all, club members. It has been modified from a recipe that started out as low fat... but given the club's battle cry of "More Cheeeeeeeese" it is probably not quite low fat any longer. But it is delicious and a nice change of pace from regular pizza.

• 1 large potato
• 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ranch powder
• parmesan cheese
• salt & pepper
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 6 turkey bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• Reduced-fat sour cream, optional 

1. Unroll dough onto a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with garlic; brush over dough.  Bake for 10 minutes at 350°.
2. Scrub the heck out of the potato. Bake potato for 5 minutes in the microwave.  Use a bread knife to slice up with skin still on.
3. Stir up leftover garlic butter, ranch powder, parmesan and small amount of mozzerella.  Spread evenly over pizza dough.
4. Arrange potato slices in a single layer over dough; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with remaining mozzarella. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.  Add bacon with about 5 minutes of baking time left and sprinkle with a small amount of cheese
5. Sprinkle with chives. Serve with sour cream if desired.