Loaded Baked Potato Pizza

Loaded Baked Potato Pizza

Couverts6
Total time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 package 14 oz prebaked original Italian pizza crust (12 inch)
  • ยฝ cup chive-and-onion sour cream potato topper from 12-oz container
  • 1 cup refrigerated homestyle potato slices from 20-oz bag
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • ยผ teaspoon pepper
  • 8 slices bacon crisply cooked, coarsely chopped
  • 1 small tomato seeded, chopped (ยฝ cup)
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 4 oz
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400ยฐF.
  • Place pizza crust on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Spread potato topper over crust to within ยฝ inch of edge.
  • In medium bowl, mix potatoes, oil and pepper; spoon over sour cream topper.
  • Sprinkle with bacon, tomato, cheese and chives.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
  • If desired, drizzle additional potato topper over pizza.

Notes & Wine Advice

Change up the toppings with what you have on hand, such as adding cooked broccoli florets and sprinkling with chopped green onions instead of chives. Use chopped cooked ham instead of the bacon, if you prefer.
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Course; Cheese / Pizza
Diets; Vegetarian

Caprese Pizza with Crispy Pancetta

Caprese Pizza with Crispy Pancetta

Couverts8
Total time 1 hour
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
  • 1ยฝ cups Original Bisquick mix
  • 1ยฝ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • โ…“ cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • โ…“ cup refrigerated basil pesto
  • 3 medium tomatoes cut into ยผ-inch slices
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese cut into ยผ-inch slices, or 1ยฝ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
  • 2 oz sliced pancetta or bacon crisply cooked, crumbled
  • ยผ cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350ยฐF.
  • Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, Italian seasoning, hot water and oil until soft dough forms.
  • On surface lightly sprinkled with additional Bisquick mix; knead dough until smooth.
  • Press dough in pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes.
  • Spread pesto over warm crust.
  • Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella in circles on top of pesto, overlapping tomato and cheese slices.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with pancetta and basil.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Notes & Wine Advice

Sprinkling the pizza pan with cornmeal after spraying adds to the crispness of the crust.
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Course; Pizza / Pork
Cuisine; European / Italian

Salsa Pizza with Cheese Crust

Salsa Pizza with Cheese Crust

Couverts8
Total time 45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean at least 80% ground beef
  • 1ยผ cups chunky-style salsa
  • 2 cups Original Bisquick mix
  • ยผ cup mild salsa-flavor or jalapeรฑo-flavor process cheese spread
  • ยผ cup hot water
  • 4 medium green onions sliced (ยฝ cup)
  • 1 cup shredded Colbyโ€“Monterey Jack cheese 4 oz

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375ยบF.
  • Grease large cookie sheet.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in salsa; remove from heat.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cheese spread and hot water until soft dough forms.
  • On surface sprinkled with additional Bisquick mix, roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat.
  • Shape into ball; knead 5 times.
  • Press dough into 14-inch round; place on cookie sheet.
  • Spread beef mixture over crust to within 2 inches of edge.
  • Sprinkle with onions.
  • Fold edge over beef mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Notes & Wine Advice

For a spicier crust, use jalapeรฑo-flavor process cheese. Also, try garnishing the pizza with chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.
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Course; Cheese / Pizza
Cuisine; European / Italian

Gluten-Free Pizza

Gluten-Free Pizza

Couverts6
Total time 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1โ…“ cups Bisquickยฎ Gluten Free mix
  • ยฝ teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried basil
  • ยฝ cup water
  • โ…“ cup oil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 can 8 oz pizza sauce
  • 1 cup bite-size pieces favorite meat or vegetables
  • 1ยฝ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 6 oz

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425ยฐF.
  • Grease 12-inch pizza pan.
  • Stir Bisquick mix, Italian seasoning, water, oil and eggs until well combined.
  • Spread in pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes (crust will appear cracked).
  • Spread pizza sauce over crust; top with meat and cheese.
  • Bake 10 to15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Notes & Wine Advice

Cooking gluten free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
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Course; Pizza
Diets; Gluten-Free

Spicy Grilled Thai Pizza

Spicy Grilled Thai Pizza

Couverts4
Total time 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 package 10 oz prebaked Italian pizza crusts (8 inch)
  • ยผ cup peanut sauce
  • 1ยฝ cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • ยฝ cup shredded carrot
  • 2 medium green onions chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts if desired
  • โ…” cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • Spread each pizza crust with 2 tablespoons of the peanut sauce.
  • Top each pizza with chicken, carrot, onions and peanuts.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Place sheet of heavy-duty foil on grill; place pizzas on foil over medium heat.
  • Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, moving pizzas around grill every 2 minutes to prevent bottoms from burning, until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.

Notes & Wine Advice

BBQ Chicken Pizza: Substitute barbecue sauce for the peanut sauce. Omit the carrot and chopped peanuts. Use Cheddar cheese instead of the mozzarella.
Chicken Alfredo Pizza: Substitute Alfredo sauce for the peanut sauce. Omit the peanuts. Use Gruyere cheese instead of the mozzarella.
Tip
These pizzas can easily be made in the oven. Heat oven to 450ยฐF. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet 8 to 10 minutes.
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Course; Chicken / Pizza
Cuisine; Thailand

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Couverts6
Total time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 can 13.8 oz refrigerated classic pizza crust
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • ยฝ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 oz
  • ยพ cup Alfredo pasta sauce from 15-oz jar
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1ยฝ cups packed fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend or shredded mozzarella cheese 4 oz

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400ยฐF.
  • Grease large dark or nonstick cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Unroll dough on cookie sheet.
  • Starting at center, press dough into 15 x 10-inch rectangle.
  • Spread butter over dough.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over butter.
  • Bake 7 minutes; remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Alfredo sauce and chicken; spoon evenly over partially baked crust.
  • Top with spinach and cheese.
  • Bake 5 to 7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Notes & Wine Advice

Grated Parmesan cheese can be substituted for the shredded, but it will not be as visible on the crust as the shredded.
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Course; Cheese / Chicken / Pizza

Grilled White Chicken Pizza with Caramelized Sweet Onions

Grilled White Chicken Pizza with Caramelized Sweet Onions

Couverts4
Total time 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 cups halved thinly sliced sweet onions
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 package 14 oz prebaked original Italian pizza crust (12 inch)
  • โ…“ cup refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce from 10-oz container
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

Instructions

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Cook onions and sugar in butter 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown and caramelized; stir in thyme.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • Spread cream cheese evenly over pizza crust.
  • Top with Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken and onions.
  • Place on grill over medium-low heat.
  • Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until hot.

Notes & Wine Advice

For extra flavor, substitute garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese for the cream cheese.
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Course; Chicken / Pizza

Mexican Cornmeal Chicken Pizza

Mexican cornmeal chicken pizza with fire-roasted tomatoes, yellow pepper and cilantro

Mexican Cornmeal Chicken Pizza

A colourful fusion pizza with a crisp homemade cornmeal crust, shredded chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, yellow pepper and melted Mexican cheese. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a bright finish.
Couverts4 servings
Preparation 22 minutes
Preparation time:18 minutes
Dough Resting Time 10 minutes
Total time 50 minutes
estimated costs pp $3.25
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet, 14 ร— 10-inch
  • electric mixer
  • Fork
  • Kitchen towel
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

For the Cornmeal Crust

  • 190 g all-purpose flour divided
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1ยผ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ยผ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 180 ml warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 50 g yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon additional cornmeal for the baking sheet
  • Cooking spray

For the Chicken Topping

  • 225 g shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
  • 225 g cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 410 g, drained
  • ยฝ medium yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 4 spring onions thinly sliced
  • 15 g fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

For the Cornmeal Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 230ยฐC.
  • Place 95 g flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the warm water and olive oil.
  • Beat with an electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds.
  • Increase to high speed and beat for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the yellow cornmeal and remaining 95 g flour.
  • Mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead for approximately 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Leave it to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Lightly coat a 14 ร— 10-inch baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle the baking sheet with the additional cornmeal.
  • Press or roll the dough into a 14 ร— 10-inch rectangle.
  • Prick the crust evenly with a fork.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.

For the Chicken Topping

  • Sprinkle 110 g cheese evenly over the partially baked crust.
  • Arrange the shredded chicken, drained tomatoes and chopped yellow pepper over the cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 115 g cheese over the toppings.
  • Return the pizza to the oven.
  • Bake for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven.
  • Sprinkle with the sliced spring onions and chopped cilantro.
  • Cut into 4 equal portions.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestions

Serve the pizza with a crisp green salad, avocado slices, fresh tomato salsa or a spoonful of sour cream. Lime wedges and sliced jalapeรฑos can be offered separately.

Recipe Notes

Drain the tomatoes thoroughly to prevent the crust from becoming soggy. Warm water should feel pleasantly warm rather than hot because excessive heat can damage the yeast. A shop-bought rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut.

Variations

Add black beans, sweetcorn, sliced jalapeรฑos or chopped red onion. Monterey Jack or Cheddar can replace the Mexican cheese blend. Turkey can be used instead of chicken.

Storage

Refrigerate cooled pizza slices in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer until thoroughly hot and crisp. Individual slices can be frozen for up to two months.

Wine Advice

A fruity Zinfandel complements the roasted tomatoes, chicken and melted cheese. A crisp Sauvignon Blanc is a lighter choice that works well with the cilantro and yellow pepper.

Nutrition values

Serving: 1 ยผ pizza | Calories: 570 kcal | koolhydraten: 59 g | Eiwitten: 38 g | Vet: 22 g | Verzadigd vet: 10 g | Natrium: 990 mg | Suiker: 7 g
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Mexican cornmeal chicken pizza combines a crisp homemade crust with shredded chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, yellow bell pepper and plenty of melted cheese. Cornmeal gives the base extra texture, while cilantro and spring onions provide a fresh finish. It is a colourful fusion meal for family dinners, weekends or Cinco de Mayo.

Why Cornmeal Improves the Crust

The homemade dough contains both wheat flour and yellow cornmeal. Wheat flour develops gluten, which provides elasticity and allows the dough to hold its shape. Cornmeal contributes a slightly grainy texture, a golden colour and a subtle sweetness that works especially well with the Mexican-inspired toppings.

Additional cornmeal is sprinkled over the baking sheet before shaping the dough. This reduces sticking and gives the underside of the crust a light crunch. Do not add too much, as loose cornmeal can burn at the high oven temperature.

Preparing the Pizza Dough

Warm water activates the yeast, but it should not be hot. Water that feels comfortably warm is usually suitable. Combine it with part of the flour, sugar, yeast, salt and olive oil before adding the cornmeal and remaining flour.

Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. It may feel slightly more textured than ordinary pizza dough because of the cornmeal. After kneading, cover it and leave it to rest for 10 minutes. This brief pause relaxes the gluten and makes the dough easier to press into a rectangle.

Baking Mexican Cornmeal Chicken Pizza

The crust is partially baked before the toppings are added. This step is particularly useful because drained tomatoes still contain moisture. Pre-baking helps the base remain crisp instead of becoming soft beneath the chicken, vegetables and cheese.

Prick the shaped dough with a fork to prevent large air pockets. Bake until the edges just begin to colour, then add half of the cheese. This first cheese layer creates a barrier between the crust and the moist toppings. Arrange the chicken, tomatoes and pepper over it before adding the remaining cheese.

Choosing and Preparing the Chicken

Any plainly seasoned cooked chicken can be used. Leftover roasted chicken works well, while shop-bought rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut. Remove the skin and bones before shredding, and avoid chicken with a strongly flavoured glaze that may compete with the other ingredients.

Keep cooked chicken refrigerated until needed and return leftovers to the refrigerator promptly. General advice about preparation and storage is available from the FDA page on safe food handling.

Building Fresh Mexican Flavours

Fire-roasted tomatoes add a deeper flavour than plain diced tomatoes. Drain them thoroughly before placing them on the pizza. Yellow bell pepper contributes sweetness and colour without making the topping excessively spicy.

Fresh cilantro and spring onions are added after baking so they retain their colour and flavour. Jalapeรฑos, black beans, sweetcorn or chopped red onion can also be added. Keep the total quantity of toppings moderate because an overloaded pizza may develop a damp centre.

Serving Ideas

Cut the rectangular pizza into four large portions for a main meal. It can also be divided into smaller squares for a party platter. Serve it with avocado, tomato salsa, lime wedges or a crisp salad from the salad recipes collection.

For more homemade options, browse the pizza recipes. Other meals featuring cooked poultry can be found among the chicken recipes.

Dietary Considerations

The original recipe contains wheat and cowโ€™s milk but does not include eggs, nuts or soy as direct ingredients. Check the labels on the cheese blend, cooked chicken and cooking spray when avoiding allergens because packaged products may contain additional ingredients or cross-contamination warnings.

Use gluten-free flour, gluten-free cornmeal and an appropriate yeast mixture for a gluten-free variation. Dairy-free shredded cheese can replace the Mexican cheese blend, although melting performance varies considerably between brands.

Storage and Reheating

Allow leftover slices to cool before placing them in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to three days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer until thoroughly hot. These methods restore more of the crustโ€™s texture than microwave reheating.

Individual slices can be frozen for up to two months. Wrap them separately before freezing so they can be reheated as needed. This Mexican cornmeal chicken pizza offers a practical balance of crisp crust, hearty protein and colourful toppings.


Greek Chicken Pizza

Greek Chicken Pizza

Couverts4
Total time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 can 13.8 oz refrigerated classic pizza crust
  • 1 can 8 oz pizza sauce
  • 1ยฝ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 6 oz
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • ยฝ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ยฝ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 oz
  • ยผ cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425ยฐF.
  • Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Unroll dough on cookie sheet; starting at center, press dough into 13 x 9-inch rectangle.
  • Spread pizza sauce over dough to within ยฝ inch of edges.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Notes & Wine Advice

For a little flavor twist, use tomato-basil feta cheese or another favorite flavor in place of the plain feta
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Course; Chicken / Pizza
Cuisine; European / Greece

Garden-Fresh Alfredo Pizza

Garden-Fresh Alfredo Pizza

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Ingredients

  • 1 package prebaked original Italian pizza crust (11 inch) 14 oz
  • ยฝ cup refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce from 10-oz container
  • 1 plum Roma tomato, seeded, coarsely chopped
  • ยฝ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 small zucchini sliced (1 cup)
  • 1 jar 4.5 oz sliced mushrooms, drained
  • ยผ cup chopped red onion
  • ยผ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1ยฝ cups shredded Italian cheese blend 6 oz

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 450ยฐF.
  • Place crust on 12-inch pizza pan or large cookie sheet.
  • Spread Alfredo sauce over crust.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Notes & Wine Advice

To quickly seed a tomato, cut it in half lengthwise and use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds from each half.
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Course; Pizza / Vegetables
Cuisine; European / Italian
Diets; Vegetarian