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Friday Night Pizza
Old-Fashioned Breads
Prep time:
10 minutesCook Time:
16 minutes“Friday night was always pizza night at Grandma's house. Pre-cooking the crust on the stovetop gives this pizza a crisp but chewy texture. ”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices Canadian bacon
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into rings
- 1/3 cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-low heat. Unroll the pizza dough and place in the hot oil. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
3
Layer with the garlic, half the mozzarella, the Canadian bacon, bell pepper, onion, olives, tomato, oregano and the remaining mozzarella.
4
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Variation Idea
Variation Idea
To make foccacia bread, roll out the pizza dough on an oiled baking sheet. Poke holes in it with a fork & spread with olive oil & garlic. Omit bacon. Top with the onion, bell pepper & tomato. Bake until brown, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with oregano, mozzarella & olives. Return to the oven until cheese melts.
Healthy Hint
Healthy Hint
Use whole-wheat pizza dough & omit the cheese & bacon. Top with some tomato sauce & the fresh vegetables instead.
Freezer Friendly
Freezer Friendly
Reheat frozen pizza in a nonstick skillet over low heat without oil.
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