Makeover Loaded Pizza Food

CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA

Steps:

• Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle over dough. Top with mozzarella cheese., In a skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, salt, fennel seed and garlic powder. Spoon over mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

SALAD-TOPPED FLATBREAD PIZZAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings from pan., Preheat oven to 425°. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onions and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage; remove from heat., Lightly brush remaining oil on both sides of flatbreads. Place on ungreased baking sheets; bake 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup vinaigrette until blended. Spread onto flatbreads; top with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 6-9 minutes or until cheese is melted., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato and red onion. Add remaining vinaigrette and pepper; toss to coat. Divide salad among pizzas; serve immediately.

CAST-IRON SAUSAGE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch dough into a 10-in. circle. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Roll and stretch the dough into a 12-in. circle. Grease a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Press dough onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared skillet. , Spread with pizza sauce; top with sausage, 1 cup cheese, oregano and green pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until crust is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

LOADED PIZZA

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet, saute mushrooms, peppers, and onions in oil until almost tender.
• Add garlic, saute 1 minute longer, remove and set aside.
• In the same skillet, cook beef, and sausage over medium heat until no longer pinkfor 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden, drain.
• Coat a 14 inch pizza pan with cooking spray, and sprinkle with cornmeal.
• On a lightly dloured surface, roll dough into a 15-inch circle, and transfer to a prepared pan.
• Build up edges slightly, and prick dough thoroughly with a fork.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper, spread over crust.
• Top with vegetables, meat mixture, pepperoni, and olives.
• Sprinkle with cheeses.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown, and cheese is melted.