Best Savory Pizza Recipes

EASTER SAVORY PIE (PIZZA RUSTICA) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, olive oil, and instant yeast.
• Add the flour and salt, and mix the dough together with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball. Then knead the dough for 1 minute, or until it feels smooth and springy.
• Cover the dough in the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• In a large bowl, add 10 eggs, ricotta, parsley, and Pecorino Romano. Whisk the mixture until smooth.
• Add the ham, pepperoni, provolone, hard salami, prosciutto, and bread crumbs. Fold in the cubed meats and cheeses. The texture should be thick and slightly wet.
• Once the dough has doubled in size, dump it onto a floured surface, knead for 2 minutes, and shape it into a ball. Roll the dough out to a rough circle, about ¼-inch (½-cm) thick.
• With a pizza cutter or knife, cut out a large disc that is 2 inches (5-cm) wider than a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan or round baking dish. With the rest of the dough, cut thick strips about 9 inches (23-cm) long and 1 inch (2 cm) thick.
• Transfer the dough disc into the springform pan or baking dish. Gently press the dough against the bottom and sides of the pan, allowing the excess to hang over the sides.
• Pour the egg, cheese, and meat mixture into the pan. Pack the filling down and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Weave the strips of dough on top to create a decorative pattern. Trim any excess dough, then fold and crimp the edges. Brush the top with egg wash.
• Bake the pizza rustica for 2 hours, or until the filling is cooked through and the pizza dough has browned.
• Let the the pizza rustica cool completely. Remove from the pan. Chill in the refrigerator overnight on a wire rack.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED SAVORY TACO CHICKEN PIZZA WITH GUACAMOLE AND LIME CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Pound out chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and place in a shallow dish. Combine the oil and Taco Rub in a small bowl and sprinkle over the chicken. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Grill chicken on both sides until cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• Cut pizza dough into 3 even pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each piece until it's very thin. Brush the dough with olive oil and lightly dust with Taco Rub. Grill on both sides until crisp and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses.
• Evenly distribute 1/3 of the mozzarella and Cheddar cheese mixture on each pizza. Then top with 1/3 of the diced chicken. Return pizzas to the grill, cover and cook until cheese is bubbly and melted. Remove from grill. and place on serving plates. Top the pizzas with Guacamole, and Lime Chipotle Salsa, in desired amounts. Dollop sour cream on top and garnish with chopped cilantro.
• In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together and reserve. Can be stored, covered, up to 1 month in a sterilized container.
• Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.;
• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients and set aside. Drizzle in honey, to taste, if salsa is too hot.

SAVORY SEAFOOD PIZZA

Steps:

• Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Coat pizza dough with spray and rosemary; place into the bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray; lightly dust with cornmeal. Stretch the dough onto the sheet until it covers the bottom and dangles over the edge.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour until creamy. Add half-and-half; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add wine, Parmesan cheese, and hot sauce; cook and stir until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; cool until just slightly warm, at least 8 minutes.
• Spread sauce onto the pizza dough to form a thin, even layer. Cover with pieces of crab meat; layer 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, zucchini, mushrooms, and olives on top. Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Bake pizza in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C); bake until golden brown, 25 minutes more.

SAVORY GLUTEN-FREE CHICKPEA PIZZA PANCAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
• Place a 12-inch (30 cm) cast iron pan in the oven and let heat up until ready to use.
• In a bowl, add the chickpea flour, water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and whisk to combine.
• Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to broil.
• Carefully remove the hot cast iron pan from the oven, and pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, swirling the pan so that the bottom is fully coated.
• Gently pour in the chickpea flour batter into the pan, swirling the pan so that the batter covers the entire pan.
• Place the cast iron pan in the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
• Remove the cast iron pan and top with marinara sauce, leaving a 1-inch (2 cm) border of the crust. Top with shredded mozzarella and red pepper flakes.
• Broil for 2-3 more minutes, until the cheese has melted.
• Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and basil.
• Enjoy!

SAVORY PIZZA

Steps:

• Add toppings to pizza dough and bake in the lowest part of the oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden.
• In a measuring cup, combine water and sugar. Dissolve dry yeast in warm water mixture. Set aside for about 5 minutes, allowing yeast to become active.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and salt. Make a depression in the flour mixture and add oil and foamy yeast mixture. Mix dough ingredients until they stay together. (Alternatively, place dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times. Add oil and yeast mixture and pulse again until dough begins to form a ball.) Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. If the dough appears wet or sticky, add flour, a little at a time, to achieve a smooth consistency.
• Oil the inside of a clean dry bowl. Place the ball of dough in the bowl and roll it around so that it is covered with a layer of oil. Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rise for about 1 1/2 hours in a warm area free of drafts.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F as you begin to roll out dough.
• After the dough has risen, punch it down and place on a floured surface. Roll out or press out to desired shape and place on hot stone or baking sheet.

PIZZA RUSTICA (SAVORY EASTER PIE)

Steps:

• FOR THE DOUGH: In a large bowl, whisk together 6 cups flour and the salt. Using a pastry cutter, or a large fork, or two knives, cut the chilled butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the eggs and knead for 1 minute. Add about 1 1/4 cups ice water, a little at a time, to form a cohesive dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it forms a large smooth ball, about 5 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes.
• FOR THE FILLING: Mix the meats, cheeses, the 10 eggs, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Divide the dough into two pieces: two-thirds for the bottom crust and one-third for the top. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger portion of the dough into a rectangle to line the bottom and sides of a 10x15-inch glass baking dish, with a little overhang.
• Add the filling and smooth it lightly. Moisten the edges of the dough with a little water.
• Roll out the remaining dough to cover the top of the dish with some overhang. Trim off excess dough and crimp the edges to seal. Poke several sets of holes across the top with a fork.
• Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and brush top and edges with the beaten egg, then return to the oven and bake until golden brown, another 45 minutes.
• Let cool completely before serving.

SWEET AND SAVORY PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Brown onions in oil, add garlic when onions first start to brown.
• Once onions brown add the rest of the ingredients.
• Cook down until sauce thickens. If you don't have time to cook it down until it thickens then cook it for 30 minutes and then add cornstarch to thicken.

SAVORY BRUNCH PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Cover a baking stone with parchment paper.
• For crust: Combine potato, egg, salt and pepper in mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Spread the mixture into 14 inch circle on prepared stone: pat down with back of spoon. Bake ten minutes.
• For egg topping: Whisk eggs and milk in mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Microwave 3 minutes; stir then microwave an additional 3 minutes.
• Spread cooked egg mixtures evenly over potato crust.
• Top with ham, mushrooms, green onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Return to oven bake 10 min, broil until desired crispness attained.

POPCORN TOPPING: PIZZA (SAVORY)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a spice grinder and grind until finely ground.
• To Mix: Toss 16 cups freshly popped popcorn with 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter. Season liberally with fine sea salt. Toss to coat with 1/4 cup of pizza topping.

SAVORY PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over med-low heat in sauce pan Saute garlic until aromatic, approx 2:00 mins Add carrot, shallot, increase heat to medium, saute until softened Add wine, crushed tomatoes, celery, parmesan soup bones, salt, pepper, and red pepper Cover pan, leave cracked slightly, simmer 1-2hrs until sauce reaches desired consistency Remove soup bones and celery stalks Puree/blend sauce

SAVORY BUTTER CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and lemon juice for marinade in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Mix ingredients together, then add chicken and toss to combine. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
• Heat butter for sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin, chili powder, fenugreek, coriander, salt, and jalapeno. Stir in heavy cream and garam masala. Reduce heat and let simmer.
• Meanwhile, remove chicken from marinade and cook in a grill pan over medium-high heat until about 75% done, 3 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway though.
• Use an immersion blender or electric blender to puree the sauce to desired consistency. Add chicken to the sauce and continue to simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors have melded, about 10 more minutes.
• While sauce simmers, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle naan breads with olive oil.
• Bake naan in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• While naan is baking, remove sauce from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Remove naan from the oven and cover with a layer of butter sauce. Top with some of the paneer and jalapenos; add chunks of butter chicken, cilantro, and more paneer cheese. Reserve remaining paneer for topping after baking.
• Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with remaining paneer and cilantro. Serve.