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Mediterranean Pizza from Crisco® Pure Olive Oil

By: Crisco® Pure Olive Oil 
"Quick and easy pizzas, built on crisp slices of toasted Italian bread, have the hearty Mediterranean flavors of olive oil, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and oregano."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (1/2 inch thick) slices Italian bread
  • 1/4 cup Crisco® Light Tasting Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped and pitted Kalamata or black olives
  • 1 (6 ounce) container feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut two 1/2-inch thick rounds horizontally from center of bread, reserving remaining bread for another use. Brush bread rounds on both sides with olive oil. Place on baking sheet. Bake until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
  3. Combine oregano, red pepper flakes and mozzarella cheese. Reserve 1/2 cup of cheese mixture. Divide remaining seasoned cheese evenly on top of toasted bread rounds. Sprinkle each with tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Top with remaining seasoned cheese.
  4. Return to oven. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cheeses melt and crusts are crisp.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 533 | Total Fat: 41.5g | Cholesterol: 92mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by JoyDee   view full review
Being so bored with regular pizza crusts that are often too saucy, thick, carb loaded & tough,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by Megamuffin   view full review
This is a great recipe and very versatile. I gave it four stars because my husband and I...

 

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