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PIZZA WITH ROASTED GARLIC, BELL PEPPERS AND TWO CHEESES



Pizza with Roasted Garlic, Bell Peppers and Two Cheeses image

Provided by Ginny Hamisch

Categories     Garlic     Pepper     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Feta     Mozzarella     Bon Appétit     California     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head garlic, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
atoes1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tom, drained, oil reserved
1 prepared pizza crust (such as Boboli thin crust)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers from jar, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
2/3 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice top off garlic head; place in small baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brush baking sheet with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place onion slices on sheet and brush onion with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Bake garlic and onion until garlic cloves are light brown and soft and onion is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool.
  • Using fingers, squeeze out roasted garlic cloves into food processor; add sun-dried tomatoes. Using on/off turns, process until almost smooth, adding enough reserved oil form sun-dried tomatoes to form paste. (Onions and garlic mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Place crust on baking sheet or pizza pan. Spread garlic paste evenly over crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, onion, pepper strips and feta cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil and 1 tablespoon parsley.
  • Bake pizza until crust is golden brown and cheese bubbles, about 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and 1 tablespoon parsley. Cut into wedges and serve.

ARTICHOKE, PESTO & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PIZZA WITH THREE CHEESES



Artichoke, Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza With Three Cheeses image

I used to bartend at Romano's Macaroni Grill. I thought their food was gross and it really is among the unhealthiest food you can find, but I enjoyed their Basil Pesto Chicken Pizza, which I ate often. I don't think it's even on the menu anymore, and it's been years since I've had it so I wouldn't call this recipe as an exact copycat... but it's close enough for me. I include artichokes and red pepper flakes, which Mac Grill did not use. The chicken is pretty much optional- I often make this vegetarian.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 1 pizza, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 inches pizza dough
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 -2 chicken breast, grilled & sliced
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, well-drained & quartered
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Prepare your pizza: Top the crust with mozzarella, Parmesan, chicken, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes, in that order.
  • Dollop the ricotta cheese all over the pizza (I usually do 1/2 teaspoon size balls). Sprinkle pizza with red pepper flakes, if using.
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and pizza is warm (or however long your pizza dough package recommends).
  • Remove pizza from oven and drizzle with little dollops of pesto sauce. Serve.

MEATY CRESCENT DOUGH SHEET PIZZA W/4 CHEESES



Meaty Crescent Dough Sheet Pizza w/4 Cheeses image

I made this hearty meaty & cheesy pizza for our dinner tonight. It had to be loaded in order to serve it as a dinner item, since my husband is a big meat eater. I used 4 types of cheeses on this pizza as well as Ground Round & Pepperoni, With the italian Seasoning, mushrooms, olives, Mild cheddar, Shredded Kerry Gold Irish...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Pizza

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground round
2 tsp granulated garlic powder
2 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp steak seasoning
2 can(s) pillsbury crescent seamless dough sheets
25-35 slice pepperoni
1 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c shredded kerry gold irish swiss cheese
1 c shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/3 c grated parmesan/reggiano blend
1/2 c sliced black olives ( more if you like)
1 can(s) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar(s) 24 oz. thick pasta or pizza sauce(will not need it all)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown ground round in large skillet till no pink remains. Add italiaN SEASONING, GARLIC POWDER, & STEAK SEASONING while it is cooking. dRAIN EXCESS FAT IF THERE IS AN ACCUMULATION. I didn't have any because I used ground round.
  • 2. Shred about 1/2 cup of Kerry Gold Irish Swiss cheese, and set aside till needed. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • 3. Spray a large cookie sheet with non stick cooking spray. Then unwrap both cans of pizza crust, and place on large cookie sheet, laying side by side and pinching seams together till they are sealed.
  • 4. Open pizza or pasta sauce.
  • 5. With a large spoon, spoon generous amount of sauce over the pizza crust, and spread out with bottom of spoon, leaving about 1/2 inch border on all 4 sides uncovered.
  • 6. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over crust lightly.
  • 7. Then sprinkle Parmesan/Romano over seasoning.
  • 8. Next add about 1/2 of can of drained mushrooms.
  • 9. Then to that top with the shredded swiss.
  • 10. Then top with half of shredded cheddar.
  • 11. Then top cheddar with about 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella.
  • 12. Top mozzarella with half of sliced pepperoni.
  • 13. Sprinkle about half of cooked ground round.
  • 14. Repeat with remaining cheese, but reserve about 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella for the top.
  • 15. Add remaining mushrooms, another layer of ground Beef, sliced olives, remaining pepperoni slices& other cheeses.
  • 16. Making last layer shredded Mozzarella
  • 17. Place pizza in preheated 425 degrees F. oven for 15 to 18 minutes till crust is crisp, and cheeses have melted. Serve while still hot. Top with additional italian seasoning and grated parmesan if desired.

GREEK PIZZA WITH MOZZARELLA AND FETA CHEESES



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The combination of Mozzarella and Feta with fresh tomatoes and sauteed onions is simply exquisite. It's worth making a fresh batch of dough for this one.

Provided by hammadjamila

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

pizza dough (I used Quick Mix Quick Rise Pizza Dough, which yielded 2 batches of dough for a 11X17 cookie sheet)
1 tablespoon cornmeal
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, thinly julienned
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon capers (or pitted Kalamata olives)
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven at 425°F.
  • 2. Saute the onions, garlic and julienned pepper with the olive oil until the onions are transluscent. Sprinkle crushed red pepper and rosemary. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Oil an 11X17 pan or a pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal.
  • 4. Spread dough over the pan.
  • 5. Bake for 5 minutes.
  • 6. Take out of the oven and sprinkle most of the mozzarella over the dough, saving a handful for later.
  • 7. Spread the onion mixture over the mozzarella.
  • 8. Sprinkle the capers over the mixture.
  • 9. Sprinkle a handful of feta over the mixture.
  • 10. Spread the tomato slices over the mixture.
  • 11. Sprinkle the handful of mozzarella over the tomatoes.
  • 12. Sprinkle the rest of the feta over the mozzarella.
  • 13. Sprinkle the fresh basil over everything.
  • 14. Bake for 15 minutes until edges are golden.
  • 15. Optional: Keep the pan in the middle of the oven and turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes until the feta cheese is turning golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 1095.5, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 22.4

GRILLED PIZZA WITH ITALIAN CHEESES AND BITTER GREENS



Grilled Pizza With Italian Cheeses and Bitter Greens image

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     dinner, pizza and calzones, project, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 3 servings as an appetizer, 1 serving as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces pizza dough (see recipe)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup shredded bel paese or Italian fontina cheese
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 ripe medium-size tomato, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
8 leaves of arugula (see note)

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot charcoal fire with the coals mounded in the center. Punch the dough down. Oil a baking sheet, and stretch the dough out on it to form a 10- to 12-inch circle 1/8-inch thick.
  • Gently lift the dough, using both hands, and drape it onto the grill over the hottest part of the fire. Within a minute, the dough will puff slightly, and the bottom will stiffen. As soon as grill marks appear on the underside, turn the dough over with tongs, and move it to the edge of the grill, away from the heat.
  • Quickly brush the dough with 1 tablespoon oil. Scatter the minced garlic over the dough. Sprinkle on the cheeses, followed by the chopped tomato. Arrange the arugula leaves on top. Drizzle with the remaining oil.
  • Slide the pizza back over the coals. Cook the pizza, rotating frequently, for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the bottom is slightly charred and the cheeses bubble. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 635 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CHEESES PIZZA



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This is a pizza reimagining of the classic Roman pasta dish cacio e pepe, pasta served with only cheese and black pepper. It came to The Times from the kitchens of Roberta's restaurant in Brooklyn, a pizzeria and lifestyle collective that occupies a number of buildings and lots in a far corner of the Bushwick neighborhood. Cream slicks the dough, and a mixture of mozzarella and tangy taleggio tops it. A shocking amount of freshly ground black pepper follows that application and, after the pizza is cooked, a shower of grated Parmesan. A drizzle of honey over the top would not be blasphemy.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, lunch, pizza and calzones, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 12-inch round of pizza dough, stretched (see recipe)
4 teaspoons heavy cream
2 ounces fresh mozzarella
1 1/2 ounces fresh taleggio
Ground black pepper
1 ounce Parmesan, finely grated

Steps:

  • Place a pizza stone or tiles on the middle rack of your oven and turn heat to its highest setting. Let it heat for at least an hour.
  • Drizzle the cream over the stretched dough. Break the mozzarella into large pieces and gently place these on the dough. Break the taleggio into pieces and do the same. Grind an exceptional amount of black pepper onto the surface of the pie, approximately 8 to 10 grinds.
  • Using a pizza peel, pick up the pie and slide it onto the heated stone or tiles in the oven. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling, approximately 4 to 8 minutes.
  • Scatter the Parmesan over the pizza and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 549, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1255 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

SWEET PEPPER PIZZA WITH THREE CHEESES



Sweet Pepper Pizza With Three Cheeses image

This is one of my Weight Watcher's recipes. It is a nice switch from the usual diet recipes and, still allows me to have pizza!!

Provided by jkoch960

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 24m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

0.5 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (10 ounce) thin crust Italian bread (such as Boboli)
3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 green peppers or 1 sweet red pepper, medium-sized, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chipped fresh basil
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Coat a medium skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until golden. Set aside.
  • Place bread shell on an ungreased baking sheet or pizza pan. Top bread shell with mushroooms, tomato, onion, pepper, basil, and olives; sprinkle with mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses.
  • Bake at 475 for 6 to 9 minutes or until cheeses melt. Cut into 8 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 445, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.8

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