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PIZZA RECIPES

 

A-1-Derful Mini Pizzas Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

3/4 pound ground beef

1/4 cup minced onion

1 can (6 oz. size) tomato paste

3 tablespoons A.1. Steak sauce

1 teaspoon Italian herb seasonings

6 English muffins, split and toasted

2 cups sliced mozzarella cheese grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup sliced green onion

 

Directions:

 

In med. skillet, cook and crumble meat until no longer pink; drain. Add onion and cook until soft. Mix in tomato paste, steak sauce and Italian herb seasoning; cook until mixture simmers.

 

Spread muffin halves with meat mixture. Top with cheeses and green onion. Place on baking sheet. Broil 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

 

Alastian Bacon and Fresh Cheese Tart Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

1 package active dry yeast

1/2 cup warm water

4 cups bread flour, plus flour for dusting

1 1/2 cup cold water

1 tablespoon kosher salt oil, for bowl

1/4 pound slab bacon, cubed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onions

3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, for dusting pan

1 large egg

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese

2 tablespoons water

***Fromage Blanc***

 

3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

3 tablespoons plain yogurt pinch salt

 

Directions:

 

The flammekueche, or "flaming tart," is the Alsatian version of pizza. Throughout the region, you'll find rustic restaurants that make a specialty of the dish. The floppy tarts are brought out from the wood-burning oven on a wooden peel, slid directly onto the table, and devoured while they are almost to hot to handle.

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast and the warm water Let stand for 5 minutes Stir with a fork to blend Add 1/2 cup of the bread flour and blend well Cover and let stand 45 minutes Add the cold water and salt Begin adding bread flour 1 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition When dough becomes too stiff to stir, transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and shiny (7 to 10 minutes) Place in a lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat dough with oil Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 3/4 hours In a medium skillet over moderate heat, render bacon in olive oil until bacon fat is melted and bacon is browned Transfer bacon to a plate with slotted spoon and add onion to skillet Sauté until slightly softened (about 5 minutes) Cool to room temperature Preheat oven to 425ºF Dust a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet with cornmeal Whisk together Fromage Blanc, egg, and the 1 Tbsp flour Punch down dough and roll into as large a circle or rectangle as will fit on the baking sheet Transfer to prepared baking sheet Spread with Fromage Blanc mixture to within 3/4 inch of edge Top with onions and rendered bacon and sprinkle with grated cheese Brush edge of dough with the 2 Tbsp water Bake until golden brown (15 to 20 minutes)

 

Artichoke Turkey Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 baked thin Italian pizza crust (12 inch size)

* 1 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

* 1 can (14.5 ounce size) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, drained

* 1 cup chopped cooked turkey

* 1 can (14 ounce size) artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped

* 1 can (2.25 ounce size) sliced black olives, drained

* 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

 

Place crust on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with tomatoes, turkey, artichokes, olives, and Parmesan cheese. Bake 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

 

Arugula And Prosciutto Tortilla Pizzas Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 2/3 cup diced prosciutto

* 1 medium red onion -- chopped fine

* 1/4 cup olive oil

* 2 bunches arugula, coarse stems discarded, washed well, spun dry, and chopped

* 4 (8 1/2-inch) flour tortillas

* 2/3 cup parmesan cheese -- freshly grated

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 400°F.

 

In a medium heavy skillet cook prosciutto and onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Remove skillet from heat and stir in arugula and salt and pepper to taste.

 

Arrange flour tortillas on 2 baking sheets and top with arugula mixture and Parmesan. Bake pizzas on upper and lower racks of oven, switching positions of baking sheets halfway through baking, until edges are golden, about 10 minutes.

 

Bacon Cheeseburger Upside-Down Pizza

 

Yield: 6 servings

 

Filling:

 

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium onion, quartered, sliced

1 medium bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips

6 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chunky pizza sauce

3 Italian plum tomatoes

6 slices Cheddar cheese

 

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

 

In large saucepan, brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper; drain. Stir in 6 slices crumbled bacon and pizza sauce. Spoon into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with tomatoes; top with cheese slices.

 

Topping

 

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 slices bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled

 

In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add milk and oil; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and salt; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour evenly over cheese slices. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

 

Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until topping is slightly puffed and deep golden brown.

 

Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1/2 pound ground beef

* 1 small onion, chopped

* 1 pre-baked Italian bread chell crust

* 8 ounces can pizza sauce

* 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

* 20 dill pickle coin slices

* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

* 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

* 1 teaspoon pizza or Italian seasonings

 

Directions:

 

In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and drain then set aside. Place crust on an ungreased 12-inch pizza pan. Spread sauce, top with beef mixture, bacon, pickles and cheeses; sprinkle with seasonings. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until cheeses have melted. Cut into slices and serve.

 

Bacon Onion & Tomato Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

* 1 tablespoon oil for brushing on pitas

* 2 cups sliced onions

* Salt and pepper to taste

* 3 tablespoons brown sugar

* 4 Greek-style pita breads (at least 6 inches in diameter)

* Garlic powder to taste

* 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

* 2 large tomatoes, washed, sliced 1/4 inch thick, halved if desired

* 1 1/2 cup sliced fresh spinach, optional

* 8 slices cooked bacon, each slice cut in half, divided

* 1 cup favorite shredded strong-flavored cheese such as Asiago

 

Directions:

 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and season with salt and pepper. Sauté the onions until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and continue cooking until the onions turn a golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside. Place the pita breads on a baking sheet and brush each with a thin coating of olive oil. Sprinkle each with the garlic powder and then about 2 tablespoons of the mozzarella cheese. Top with a portion of the onions and then arrange the tomato slices on the pita. If desired, garnish with some of the spinach in the center. Arrange four bacon slices on top. Bake about 8 to 10 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to soften. Remove from the oven and sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of the cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and serve.

 

Bacon Spinach Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 can (10-oz. size) Refrigerated Pizza Crust

* 1 package (9-oz. size) Chopped Frozen Spinach

* 1 tablespoon oil

* 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion

* 1 package (6-oz. size) refrigerated cooked Italian-style chicken breast strips, chopped

* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

* 1 package (2.8 to 3-oz. size) precooked bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

 

Directions:

 

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Unroll dough; place in greased pan. Starting at center, press out dough to edge of pan. Bake at 400°F. for 9 to 13 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

 

Meanwhile, cook spinach as directed on package. Drain well; squeeze to remove liquid. Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.

 

Remove partially baked crust from oven. Top crust with spinach, onion, chicken, cheese and bacon.

 

Return to oven; bake an additional 9 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares.

 

Baked Pizza Sandwich Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 pound Lean Ground Beef

* 15 ounces Tomato Sauce

* OR

* 15 ounces Pizza Sauce

* 1 teaspoon Oregano Leaves

* 2 cups Biscuit Baking Mix

* 1 Egg; Lg.

* 2/3 cup Milk

* 8 ounces Cheese; *

* 2 ounces Mushrooms;Sliced,Drained

* 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese; Grated

 

Directions:

 

* Use 1 8-oz package of sliced process American Or mozzarella cheese.

 

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until brown. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in half of the tomato sauce and the oregano leaves into the meat mixture. Heat to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. While the meat mixture is simmering, mix the baking mix, egg and the milk. Measure out 3/4 cup of the batter and set aside. Spread the remaining batter in a greased baking pan 9 X 9 X 2-inches. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the batter, spreading evenly. Layer 4 slices of the cheese, the meat mixture, the mushrooms and the remaining cheese on top of the tomato sauce. Spoon the reserved batter on the top of the cheese.

 

Sprinkle the batter top with the grated Parmesan cheese and bake, uncovered, until it is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

 

Beef Tortilla Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 pound lean ground beef

* 1 medium onion -- chopped

* 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 4 large (10 inch) flour tortillas

* 1 medium tomato -- seeded and chopped

* 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves -- thinly sliced

* 1 cup Mozzarella cheese -- shredded

* 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated

 

Directions:

 

Heat oven to 400ºF. Brown ground beef and onion in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Pour off drippings. Stir oregano and salt into beef.

 

Lightly brush tortillas with oil. Bake tortillas on 2 large baking sheets in 400ºF oven for 3 minutes.

 

Spoon beef mixture evenly over top of each tortilla; top with an equal amount of tomato. Sprinkle with basil and cheeses.

 

Return to oven and bake 12 to 14 minutes or until tortillas are lightly browned.

 

Beefy Hash Brown Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 5 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

* 1 can (10-3/4 ounce size) cheddar cheese soup, undiluted

* 1 egg, lightly beaten

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

* 2 pounds ground beef

* 1 medium onion, chopped

* 1 can (4 ounce size) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

* 1 can (15 ounce size) pizza sauce

* 4 cups shredded Italian-blend cheese, divided

 

Directions:

 

In a bowl, combine the potatoes, soup, egg, salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a greased 15-in x 10-in x 1-in baking pan.

 

Bake at 400ºF for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and mushrooms over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pizza sauce; keep warm.

 

Sprinkle half the cheese over hot crust. Spread meat mixture over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

 

Beefy Potato Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 4 potatoes, sliced

* 1 package refrigerated pizza dough

* 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained

* 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided

* 1 green pepper, sliced

* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 425. Place potatoes in shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave on high 8-10 minutes until tender; set aside.

 

Coat 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray; press pizza dough evenly into pan; prick with fork. Bake 10 minutes; set aside.

 

Mix ground beef with 3/4 cup barbecue sauce. Spread beef mixture over crust; top with potatoes and bell pepper. Drizzle with remaining barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

 

Beer Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

* 1/2 pound pepperoni sausage -- diced

* 1 pound bacon -- diced

* 1 can sliced mushrooms (4 ounce size) drained

* 1 onion -- chopped

* 1 green bell pepper -- chopped

* 1 can tomato sauce (28 ounce size)

* 1 cup beer

* 1 clove garlic -- minced

* 1 teaspoon dried oregano

* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 2 unbaked pizza crusts

* 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees ºF.

 

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté the pepperoni and bacon until evenly browned. Mix in the mushrooms, onion, and green pepper. Cook and stir about 5 minutes, until tender.

 

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the ingredients from the skillet with the tomato sauce and beer. Season with garlic, oregano, thyme, and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes, until slightly thickened. Spread over the pizza crusts, and top with cheese.

 

Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.

 

Bertucci's Nolio Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 medium yellow onion

* 1 teaspoon white pepper

* 1 cup heavy cream

* 1/2 lemon

* 1 1/2 cup shredded prosciutto

* 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

* 1 package Pilsbury pizza dough (or home made).

* Olive oil.

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 400 F.

 

Boil heavy cream until thickened. Add white pepper and the juice from a half of a lemon. Slice onion very thin so that you are left with rings. Sauté onion rings in olive oil until they are starting to get brown.

 

Assemble pizza as follows:

 

Unroll pizza dough onto a nonstick pizza pan. Add cheese, then prosciutto.  Add the cream mixture at a time to the pizza, a tablespoon at a time, forming little puddles spread around the pizza. Drain the onions and put them on last. They will continue to caramelize as the pizza bakes. Bake 8-10 minutes. Don't over bake. You don't want to "dry out" the pizza.

 

Bite-Size Pizzas Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 4 English Muffins -- halved

* 1 cup Pizza Sauce

* 1/2 cup Ham, extra lean -- chopped

* 1/3 cup Onions -- finely chopped

* 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, part skim milk -- shredded

* 1/4 cup Bell Pepper -- chopped

* 1/3 cup Mushrooms -- sliced

* 1/8 cup Black Olives -- sliced

 

Directions:

 

Split the muffins in half and toast them in the toaster. Spread the pizza sauce on both halves of the muffins. Place remaining toppings evenly onto pizzas, saving shredded cheese for last.

 

Bake at 350 degrees F, for approx. 10 minutes or until cheese has melted. Remove from oven, and cut each muffin half into four pieces. Serve as appetizers or snacks.

 

BLT Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 Italian bread shell (12 in. size)

* 1/3 cup Mayonnaise

* 4 plum tomatoes sliced

* 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

* 8 slices Bacon, cut into quarters, cooked

* 1 cup torn romaine lettuce

 

Directions:

 

Spread bread shell with mayo; layer with tomatoes, cheese and bacon.

 

Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 to 17 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with lettuce and cut into wedges

 

Breakfast Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 pound pork sausage

* 1 cup hash browns

* 1 cup shredded cheese

* 5 eggs with milk to scramble

* 1 (8 ounce) package of crescent rolls

 

Directions:

 

Spread crescent rolls in oiled 9 x 12-inch pan to fit bottom of pan, bringing dough up along the edges. Seal seams. Brown and drain pork sausage. Spread on crescent rolls. Cover with potatoes, scrambled eggs and sprinkle top with shredded cheese. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

 

Breakfast Pizza Recipe1

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 (8 oz.) can refrigerator crescent dinner rolls

* 6 eggs beaten

* 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

 

Directions:

 

Spread rolls onto a lightly greased 12 inch pizza pan; firmly pressing perforations to seal. Combine eggs, bacon and cheese. Pour over crust. Bake at 375'F for 12-15 minutes. Cut like pizza and serve.

 

Breakfast Pizza Recipe2

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1/2 pound sausage, hot or mild

* 8 ounces tube crescent rolls

* 1 1/2 cup hash browns, thawed and crumbled

* 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

* 7 eggs beaten

* 1/4 cup milk

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

 

Directions:

 

Cook sausage and drain. Spread dough out in 12 inch greased pizza pan sealing edges. Spoon on sausage. Sprinkle with hash browns. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper and pour over sausage and hashbrowns. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cook at 350F for 22 to 25 minutes.

 

Breakfast Pizza Recipe3

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1/2 pound sausage, cooked and drained

* 1 package Crescent rolls

* 5 eggs

* 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

* 1/4 cup milk

* 1 cup hash browns

* 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 375F. Grease an 8"x8" or 9"x9" pan. Unfold Crescent rolls into strips and press together on bottom and sides. Whisk eggs, milk, mustard and pepper. Sprinkle the sausage and potatoes, then the cheese on top of Crescent rolls. Pour egg mixture over all. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 40-45 minutes until no liquid in center.

 

Broccoli Turkey Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1/3 cup low fat mayonnaise

* 1 tablespoon Dijonnaise mustard

* 1/2 teaspoon pepper

* 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh or thawed frozen broccoli

* 2 cups cubed cooked turkey

* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

* 1 (12 inch size) round Boboli or other crust

 

Directions:

 

In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijonnaise and pepper. Stir in broccoli, turkey and cheese. Spread turkey mixture on crust and bake at 425F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

 

Bubble Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 1/2 pound beef, browned and drained

* 15 ounces pizza sauce

* 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

* 12 ounces shredded pizza blend cheese

 

Directions:

 

Add pizza sauce to ground beef. Cut biscuits in quarters and place in a greased 9x13 pan. Top with beef mixture.

 

Bake at 400F degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese melts. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. You can add your favorite toppings along with the beef before baking.

 

Bubble-Up Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 3 packages (7.5-ounce size) buttermilk biscuits

* 1 jar (14-ounce size) spaghetti sauce

* 3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided

* 1 large clove garlic, chopped fine

 

Toppings:

 

onion mushrooms ham

olives bacon peppers

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Quarter biscuits using kitchen shears and place in medium-sized bowl. Stir in 1 cup of sauce, 2 cups of cheese and the garlic. Add whatever toppings you like and mix to combine.

 

Spread mixture in a greased 9-by-13 pan. Pour remaining sauce and cheese over the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

 

Butternut Squash, Bacon, And Rosemary  Pizza Recipe

 

Ingredients:

 

* 1 1/2 pound butternut squash

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

* 1/2 cup water

* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and kept warm

* 10 sheets phyllo stacked between sheets of wax paper and covered with a kitchen towel

* 9 tablespoons parmesan cheese -- freshly grated

* 6 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cooked until crisp, and drained

* 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves -- minced

* 6 scallion greens -- chopped

* 1 small red onion sliced thin and separated into pieces

 

Directions:

 

Quarter squash lengthwise and discard seeds. Peel squash carefully and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. In a large heavy skillet cook squash in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add water and salt to taste and simmer, covered, until squash is just tender, about 10 minutes. Simmer squash, uncovered, until almost all water is evaporated, about 5 minutes. In a food processor purée squash with salt and pepper to taste. Squash purée may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

 

Preheat oven to 400°F.