PIzza Toppings

Everyone seems to have their favorite pizza toppings! Cheese, pepperoni, meat lovers, Hawaiian, anchovies...well, maybe not! At our house, we have fun trying new things! But even here, we don't do anchovies! There is no reason to be bored with your weekly pizza night! Here's some ideas to get you started!

Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Spread your crust with alfredo sauce. You can buy a jarred sauce or use this recipe.
(Saute diced garlic clove and T onion in oil. Mix and cook garlic and onion with 4 tsp flour, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 1/8 tsp basil, 1/8 tsp parsley, and 1 1/4 cup milk into white sauce. Add 4 oz cream cheese and 2 T Parmesan cheese and melt.)
Sprinkle cooked chopped seasoned chicken, 3 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1 to 2 cup diced tomato on crust.
(Go to www.tammysrecipes.com for complete details on her awesome pizza!)

Taco Pizza
Partially bake your pizza crust. Spread with 1 pint refried beans. Brown 1 lb ground beef, 1 chopped onion, and 1 pepper. Add a packet of taco seasoning, 1 pint corn, and 1 cup chopped tomatoes. Spread on crust. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Bake 400 for 10 minutes. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and salsa. A very hearty and filling pizza!

Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Spread bbq sauce on crust. Sprinkle chopped cooked chicken and grated cheddar cheese. Bake.

Breakfast Pizza
Sprinkle cooked sausage, ham OR crumbled bacon on crust. Sprinkle with 2 cup hash brown potatoes. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. In bowl, beat together 6 eggs, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper. Pour over crust and toppings. Mushrooms may be added if wished. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.

Priazzo - or Pizza Pie
Divide pizza dough in four. Using two 9-inch pie pans, press one ball of dough over the bottom and sides of each pan. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on dough. Cook 1 lb ground beef, 1 chopped onion, and 1 chopped pepper. Spread over dough and cheese. Divide 18 slices of pepperoni and 1 can of mushrooms into the pans. Roll out remaining dough and cover pies. Crimp edges. Spread 1 can (14 oz) of pizza sauce over dough. Sprinkle 2 1/2 cup cheese on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Sausage Sandwich Squares
Divide pizza dough in two. Cook 1 lb sausage, 2 chopped peppers, and 1 chopped onion. Roll out half the dough and place in greased jelly roll pan. Spread sausage over crust. Sprinkle with 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese. Roll out second half of dough and place over cheese. Seal edges. Cut slits on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares. This is a favorite hot or cold at our house!

And More Options!
I didn't mention it in the above recipes, but any stromboli, calzone or sandwich squares looks great with an egg wash on the top crust. Beat an egg with 1 T water. Add seasonings as desired (garlic powder, parsley, oregano, Parmesan cheese.) Brush over dough before baking. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Makes the top crust look great - but not truly necessary if you don't have the time or desire!

Okay...Make me stop!!! Can you tell we love pizza and all things related to pizza! I'm getting hungry for pizza!

Did I miss your favorite? Do you have any other pizza making tips or variations? I'd love to hear them!