Summer Squash Pizza Crust Recipe
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Summer Squash Pizza Crust

By: Dawn Davis 
"Enjoy this frittata-type crust made with summer squash. Smother this crust with your favorite pizza toppings: tomato sauce or pesto and vegetables galore! Enjoy and be creative! Try sprinkling feta cheese or adding artichoke hearts for a Mediterranean flair."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (60)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups finely shredded zucchini or yellow summer squash
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Once zucchini or summer squash has been shredded (I recommend a food processor) lightly salt the squash and transfer it to a strainer. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes and press all remaining liquid out of squash.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine squash, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, pepper and salt. Mix well.
  4. Spread the mixture into a greased and floured jelly roll pan. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  5. Remove the crust from the oven and change the oven's temperature to broil. Brush the top of the crust with oil, and then broil the crust for 3 to 5 minutes until the top is lightly browned.
  6. Allow the crust to cool slightly and slide spatula underneath all edges and under the middle. Place a large baking sheet over the top of the crust and gently flip the crust over so that the bottom of the crust is now facing upwards. Because it can be difficult to flip the crust smoothly, it may be necessary to cut the crust in half to facilitate the flipping of the crust. If you want to omit the flipping stage, that is okay, but the crust won't be as crunchy.
  7. Brush the top of the crust with oil and broil for another 3 to 5 minutes until the top is browned. Cover with toppings as desired.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • This will be a non-traditional crust, as it will be somewhat soft. Depending on your toppings, you may need to bake it at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for a few more minutes to heat toppings and further reduce sogginess.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 131 | Total Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by BRIEAHN   view full review
I have made this twice and it has been delicious every time. It is imperative to get the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2004 by HOOLIE   view full review
I saw other reviewers had trouble with a soggy center -- thanks for the tip. I think I found a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2004 by CAJUNSGIRL   view full review
As long as you squeeze as much water out of the squash as possible, this crust cooks evenly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2010 by Darkgardyner   view full review
This crust recipe is brilliant!!! My family had NO idea that this was made from squash. Hubby...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by BETCSTEV   view full review
WONDERFUL!!! A fun and tasty way to use the overflow of squash from the garden!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by family magic   view full review
Like some others said, I let the squash drain a couple hours, then I really squeezed it till...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2005 by LISMITH   view full review
This is a very creative and delicious way to use squash! I'm on a modified low-carb diet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by sweetpea   view full review
Tasted good, had some issues making the recipe though. Was far too wet, took twice as long to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by JEJ117   view full review
After flipping I would suggest broiling for almost 7 minutes. We'll definitely do a thinner...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by KEELA823   view full review
I sprinkled a little feta cheese on top... couldn't stop eating it! We ate it as a side dish...

 

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