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Margherita Pizza
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 8
I made this the other night as an appetizer for company. Very good if you are looking for something to nibble on.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons cornmeal
1 (10 ounce) can pillsbury prepared pizza crust
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese
6 medium italian plum tomatoes, cut into 20 1/4-inch thick slices
1/3 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
Directions:
1. Place oven rack in lowest position.
2. heat oven to 425°F.
3. Spray 15x10x1 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal.
4. Unroll dough; place in the cornmeal coated pan.
5. Starting at center press dough out with hands to edge of pan.
6. Brush dough with oil; sprinkle evenly with garlic.
7. Place crust in oven on lowest rack; Bake at 425°F for 6 to 8 minutes or until set and dry.
8. Remove crust from oven.
9. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the partially baked crust.
10. Arrange tomato slices over cheese.
11. Sprinkle with half of the basil.
12. Return pizza to oven on lowest rack; bake an additional 12 to 17 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown.
13. Sprinkle remaining half of basil over pizza.
14. Cut into 20 squares.
15. Serve warm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com