Artichoke And Red Pepper Pizza

* Exported from MasterCook *

Artichoke And Red Pepper Pizza

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pizza

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 (10-Oz.)Can Pillsbury Refrigerated All Ready Pizza Cru
TOPPING
5 Garlic cloves -- peeled
1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
2 red bell peppers -- cut into 1/4-inch st
1 (2.5-Oz.) Ja Green Giant Sliced Mushrooms -- drained
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 (6-oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts -- drained& chopped
1 (2 1/4-oz.) sliced ripe olives -- drained
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 425F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or 12-inch
pizza pan. Unroll dough and place in greased pan; starting at center,
press out with hands. Bake at 425F. for 8 to 11 minutes or until light
golden brown.

In food processor bowl with metal blade or blender container, process
garlic 10 to 15 seconds or until finely chopped. Reserve 1 tablespoon of
the oil. With machine running, add remaining oil all at once through
feed tube or opening in top of blender lid. Process 20 to 30 seconds or
just until blended. Spread garlic mixture over partially baked crust.

Heat reserved 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat
until hot; cook and stir peppers in oil until crisp-tender, 3 to 5
minutes. Layer peppers, mushrooms, basil, artichokes and olives over
garlic mixture; top with cheeses. Bake at 425=B0 F. for 8 to 14 minutes
until crust is golden brown around edges and cheese is melted. 8
servings

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTES : 1992 Bake-Off Contest

Finalist, George Kysor, Alameda, California