Red Onion, Potato and Goat Cheese Pizza

Monday just got a little bit better.  If you aren’t a fan of goat cheese, sub in feta.  Also, use any color of potatoes you like – purple fingerling potatoes make the pizza even more colorful.  Recipe serves 6.

What you’ll need:

• 7 ounces fingerling potatoes (about 5 potatoes)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

What you’ll do:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cool water.
• Bring to a boil and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and cool slightly.
• Cut the potatoes cross-wise into 1/4-inch slices.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and saute 8 minutes or until tender.
• Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 14×10-inch rectangle.
• Sprinkle the cornmeal over a large baking sheet and place dough on the baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough.
• Arrange the potatoes and onion on top of the mozzarella.
• Top evenly with the goat cheese and garlic.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until browned.
• Sprinkle with thyme before cutting and serving.

Recipe and image from Cooking Light.

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Apple and Bacon Pita Pizza

These quick personal pizzas seem extra special with the addition of bacon and apple.  Recipe makes 4 personal pizzas.

What you’ll need:

• 4 (6-inch) pitas
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 cups thinly sliced apple, such as Fuji
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 bacon slices, chopped and cooked

What you’ll do:

• Preheat the oven broiler to high.
• Broil the pitas for 1 minute or until lightly golden.
• Remove the pitas and flip them over.
• Brush evenly with olive oil.
• Sprinkle the cheddar over the pitas.
• Arrange the apple slices over the cheese.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan, walnuts, thyme and bacon.
• Broil 1-2 minutes.

Recipe and image from Cooking Light.

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Fresh Tomato-Feta Pizza

If olives are a deal breaker, leave them off; the pizza is still yummy.  Recipe serves 6.

What you’ll need:

• 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
• 4 plum tomatoes, sliced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 4 ounces feta cheese (about 1 cup)
• 1 ounce pitted kalamata olives, halved (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil

What you’ll do:

• Let the dough stand at room temperature, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Arrange the tomato slices on baking sheet lined with paper towels.
• Top with more paper towels and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Combine the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the garlic.
• Roll the dough into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
• Pierce dough all over with a fork.
• Sprinkle cornmeal over the baking sheet and place dough on the baking sheet.
• Arrange the tomato mixture over the dough.
• Crumble the cheese and sprinkle over the pizza.
• Bake for 19 minutes or until crisp and browned.
• Top with olives and basil.
• Brush the crust with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
• Slice and serve.

Recipe and image from Cooking Light.

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Pizzadillas

You can’t go wrong with cheese and pepperoni.  Complete the meal with steamed broccoli or carrot sticks with light ranch dressing.  Recipe serves 4.

What you’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 ounce turkey pepperoni
• 1 cup marinara sauce

What you’ll do:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Brush the canola oil over a baking sheet.
• Place the tortillas on the baking sheet.
• Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cheese on each tortilla.
• Divide the pepperoni among the tortillas.
• Top the pepperoni with 3 more tablespoons of cheese.
• Bake for 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and carefully fold each tortilla in half.
• Bake 10 more minutes, or until crispy and browned.
• Serve with the marina sauce.

Recipe and image from Cooking Light.

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Friday Tip {swap cheeses, add veggies}

To lower fat and calories in pizza by around half, swap mozzarella for part-skim ricotta.

Make it an opportunity for vitamins and minerals by loading up on the veggies.

Tip and image from Cooking Light.

Cuban Chicken Pizza

Tortillas serve as the crust for these quick and easy pizzas that are perfect for any night of the week.  Recipe serves 4.

What you’ll need:

• 4 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 cups diced roasted chicken breast
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos
• 4 teaspoons chopped cilantro

What you’ll do:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are light brown.
• Remove from oven and let sit on baking sheet.
• Press down to flatten, if necessary.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Add corn and cook until lightly charred.
• Add the cumin, chicken, black beans and garlic.
• Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice.
• Spoon 3/4 cup bean mixture onto each tortilla; top with 3 tablespoons of cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees  for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
• Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Recipe and image from Cooking Light.

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Turkey Alfredo Pizza

Lots of leftover turkey from yesterday’s feast?  Combine them with a few ingredients and store-bought Alfredo sauce to make a pizza that doesn’t taste anything like Thanksgiving!  Recipe serves 6.

What you’ll need:

• 1 cup shredded cooked turkey
• 1 cup frozen chopped collard greens or spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1 store-bought pizza crust (pre-cooked)
• 1/2 cup light Alfredo sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese (or mozzarella)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

What you’ll do:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Combine the turkey, greens, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Rub the cut garlic over the crust, discard when finished.
• Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over the crust, top with the turkey mixture.
• Sprinkle with cheese and red pepper.
• Bake for 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy.

Recipe and image from Cooking Light.

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Sausage, Pepper and Onion Pizza

A loaf of french bread and a can of diced tomatoes are store bought items that will make this meal ready in no time.  Recipe makes 4 servings.

What you’ll need:

• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
• 1 cup bell pepper strips (green, red or yellow will work!)
• 2 (4-ounce) links turkey Italian sausage
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8-ounce) loaf French bread, cut in half horizontally
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

What you’ll do:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add the onions and bell peppers and saute for 6 minutes or until tender.
• Remove the casings from the sausage.
• Add the sausage to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to crumble.
• Add the crushed red pepper and diced tomatoes, cook 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
• Spread the sausage mixture evenly over cut sides of the bread.
• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
• Bake 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
• Cut eat half in half and serve.

Recipe and image from Cooking Light.

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Pita Pizzas with Pesto, Tomatoes and Bacon

Individual pizzas using a few store bought ingredients make this recipe kid-friends and super fast.  Recipe makes 4 servings but can easily be multiplied to make more.

What you’ll need:

• jarred store-bought pesto
• 4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas
• 4 thinly sliced small tomatoes
• 2 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 6 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

What you’ll do:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto over each pita.
• Top evenly with tomatoes and bacon.
• Sprinkle the cheese over each pizza evenly.
• Bake for 12 minutes or until the crust is browned and crisp.

Recipe and image from Cooking Light.

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Stuffed Bagel Pizza

Bagel pizzas are a great lunch or dinner idea.  Spinach adds a healthy punch – but don’t hesitate to add more toppings.  Makes 4 servings that pair perfectly with veggies dipped into light ranch.

What you’ll need:

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 5 ounces frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 medium bagels (about 3 3/4 inches diameter)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce

What you’ll do:

• Preheat oven to 400 degress.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and place in the oven.
• Combine the mozzarella, ricotta, spinach and salt in a bowl.
• Scoop out the insides of the bagel using a knife and/or your hands.
• Discard the interior (or use to make bread crumbs!).
• Spread tomato sauce in the bottom of each bagel.
• Divide the cheese among the bagels and spread to cover.
• Bake on the preheated baking sheet about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the bagels are crisped.

Recipe and image from All You.

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