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Artichoke and Red Pepper Pizza

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Artichoke and Red Pepper Pizza
  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8
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A sophisticated pizza for garlic lovers bakes up quickly and so deliciously right in your own oven.
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jun 16, 2021
Bake-Off® Contest 35, 1992
Bake-Off® Contest 35, 1992
George Kysor
San Leandro, California

Ingredients

  • 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust or 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1/2 cup (4.5-oz jar) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 1
    If using classic crust: Heat oven to 425°F. Spray or grease 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or 12-inch pizza pan. Unroll dough in pan. Starting at center, press out dough to edge of pan. If using thin crust: Heat oven to 400°F. Spray or grease 15 x 10-inch or larger dark or nonstick cookie sheet. Unroll dough on cookie sheet. Starting at center, press dough into 15 x 10-inch rectangle.
  • 2
    In food processor bowl with metal blade or blender, place garlic. Cover; process 10 to 15 seconds or until finely chopped. With food processor or blender running, add 3 tablespoons of the oil through feed tube or opening in top of blender lid. Process 20 to 30 seconds or just until blended. Spread garlic mixture over dough.
  • 3
    In 8-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot; cook and stir bell peppers in oil 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Layer peppers, mushrooms, basil, artichokes and olives over garlic mixture; top with cheeses.
  • 4
    Bake classic crust 14 to 18 minutes, thin crust 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown around edges and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 servings.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Tip if using classic crust: For a crispier crust, prebake crust 8 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown, then add toppings; bake pizza 8 to 14 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories from Fat
160
Trans Fat
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Exchanges:
Free
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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