Dixieland Pizza Recipes

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• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels set aside.Drain stewed tomatoes, reserving juice. Coarsely chop tomatoes and place tomatoes in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved tomato juice and tomato paste. Stir until combined.Divide tomato sauce and other ingredients in half. For each pizza, cover crust with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Spoon tomato sauce over mozzarella cheese on crust.Bake one pizza on a hot baking sheet in a 400° oven for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with bacon, then red pepper and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts and is bubbly. Sprinkle with green onions. Bake second pizza.Cornmeal Pizza Crust: Make Basic Pizza Crust as directed but inStep 1, add 1 tablespoon sugar. In Step 3, use only 1 cup all-purpose flour and stir in with 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal.

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• In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Add apples and cover. Cook for 6 minutes. Uncover cook and stir for 8 minutes or until apples are almost tender. Stir in brown sugar and apple pie spice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until apples are tender and glazed.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausages drain on paper towels.Divide ingredients in half. For each pizza, cover crust with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Spread with apples.Bake one pizza on a hot baking sheet in a 400° oven for 5 minutes. Arrange sausages on top. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts. Bake second pizza on hot baking sheet.*To make your own apple pie spice, mix 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg and 1 tablespoon ground allspice. Makes about 1/3 cup.Note: If you prefer, 2 cans (20 oz. each) apple pie filling may be used in place of making the apple topping. Stir 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice into each can of filling before spreading on pizzas.

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• In a small bowl, mash black beans. Stir in the onion, yellow pepper, chili powder and cumin. In another bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno and garlic. , Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; spread with bean mixture. Top with tomato mixture and spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro, pepper sauce and cheeses. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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• In a large skillet, crumble ground meat. Add garlic and brown over medium-high heat drain well.Stir in barbecue sauce and onions. Reduce heat to low simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are very tender. Spread half of meat mixture on each crust.Bake one pizza on a hot baking sheet in a 400° oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts. Bake second pizza on hot baking sheet.Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.

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• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Saute green pepper, celery, onion and garlic for 4 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf, paprika, thyme, salt and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened.Divide sauce and other ingredients in half. For each pizza, cover crust with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Spread with sauce. Top with shrimp, then artichokes and mushrooms. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the mozzarella cheese.Bake one pizza on a hot baking sheet in a 400° oven for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbly. Bake second pizza on hot baking sheet.