Bruschetta Pizza
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Bruschetta Pizza A hearty pizza with all the flavors that you love from the classic bruschetta appetizers, yet all the substance of pizza! Makes 8 slices Recipe from Taste of Home Magazine |
INGREDIENTS:
| ½ |
lb reduced-fat bulk pork sausage |
| 1 |
prebaked Italian bread shell crust (14 oz) |
| 1 |
pkg (6 oz) sliced turkey pepperoni |
| 2 | cups (8 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
| 1½ |
cups chopped plum tomatoes |
| ½ |
cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced |
| 1 |
tbsp olive oil |
| 2 |
garlic cloves, minced |
| ½ |
tsp minced fresh thyme or 1/8 tsp dried thyme |
| ½ |
tsp balsamic vinegar |
| 1/8 |
tsp pepper |
| Additional fresh basil leaves, optional |
DIRECTIONS:
| 1. |
In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. |
| 2. |
Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Top with pepperoni, sausage, and cheese. |
| 3. |
Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. |
| 4. |
In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, sliced basil, oil, garlic, thyme, vinegar, salt, and |
| pepper. Spoon over the pizza. |
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| 5. |
Garnish with additional basil if desired. |