Saturday, November 11, 2006

ARTICHOKE PIZZA RECIPE

ARTICHOKE PIZZA RECIPE

The pizza is quick, easy, satisfying, flavorful and healthy! Piled high with veggies and other good stuff, this puppy will satisfy even the most skeptical pizza gourmet.


Ingredients:

1 can refrigerated pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup red bell pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
12 ounces artichoke hearts drained and chopped
5 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
2 1/2 ounces sliced mushrooms drained

Directions:

Unroll pizza dough onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat dough into a 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Bake at 400F degrees for 8 minutes; set aside. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add red bell pepper, basil, oregano, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in artichokes and mushrooms. Sprinkle half of cheese over prepared pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly over cheese, and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 425F degrees for 10 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Canadian Bacon Pizza Recipe

CANADIAN BACON PIZZA

This pizza recipe is a very good pizza to make as the Canadian bacon is from the loin of a pig and is extra lean. Mix the bacon with cheese and mushrooms and herbs and the Canadian Bacon Pizza is so tasty.

INGREDIENTS:


1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup onion\cooked, chopped
1/3 cup bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 12 inch pizza crust
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups purchased pizza sauce
6 oz. Canadian bacon
6 fresh mushrooms\raw, sliced
1 green bell pepper\cooked, seeded and sliced into rings
1/4 cup red bell pepper\cooked, chopped

DIRECTION:

Preheat oven to temperature 450°F. Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté sausageand next 3 ingredients 8-10 minutes, until meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well on paper towels.Spread sauce over pizza crust, leaving a 1/2 inch border around edges. Combine cheeses in a bowl.Sprinkle half of cheese over pizza sauce. Spoon half of sausage mixture onto pizza. Layer Canadian bacon,mushroom slices and green pepper rings on top. Sprinkle with remaining sausage and chopped red pepper.Bake 10 minutes. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake another 10 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)
465 Calories
16 Grams Fat
30 Grams Protein
56 Milligrams Cholesterol
50 Grams Carbohydrates
1,235 Milligrams Sodium


Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Hot & Sweet Pizza Recipe

SWEET & HOT PIZZA RECIPE


This pizza is a quick tasty supper that combines today's flavors and easy lifestyle.

INGRIDIENTS:

1 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
1 C. mozzarella cheese shredded
1 t. dried Italian seasoning
1 8 oz. can pizza sauce
2 T. green pepper chopped
2 T. green onions sliced
3/4 C. parmesan cheese

DIRECTION:

Heat oven to 400°F. Place bread shell on large ungreased baking sheet.

In a small bowl, combine mozzarella and parmesan. Sprinkle 1/2 on top of the cream cheese. Spread pizza sauce over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with bell pepper and green onions. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Serve with french bread or fresh vegetable dippers.

Makes 6 servings

Nutritional Info Per 1 serving: Calories 320, Protein 20 g, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 960 mg, Fiber 2 g

Monday, November 06, 2006

Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe

BACON CHEESE BURGER PIZZA UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA

This bacon cheeseburger pie recipe is the perfect easy casserole for those Saturday nights when you want to whip up a fun meal.

FILLING:

1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
1 medium bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips
1 pound extra lean ground beef
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1 (14.5 oz.) can chunky pizza sauce
2 to 3 Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
4 oz. (6 thin slices) cheddar cheese

TOPPING:

1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon oil
2 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

TO MAKE THE FILLING:

In large saucepan, brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper; drain.

Stir in 6 slices of the crumbled bacon and pizza sauce. Spoon into ungreased 3 quart baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with tomatoes; top with cheese slices.

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 2 slices crumbled bacon.

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