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Savory Apple and Cheddar Pizza
From Stones River Market
<p>These comments are from Chef Jenny:<br /> Quick-N-Easy! *Kid-Friendly! I was introduced to this recipe in culinary school. The combination of ingredients did not appeal to me at all. However, when I tasted it, I was pleasantly surprised how all of the flavors came together.</p>Source: Chef Jenny/JENuine Health (Entered by John Erdmann)
Serves: Serves 4
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
4
pizza crusts, individual crusts (I used Mama Mary's Thin and Crispy.) *You can also use pitas.
3 TBSP
olive oil
3 cups
mushrooms, baby bella or shitake, sliced
1/2 cup
onion, chopped
2
green apples, sliced thin
1/4 tsp
salt
2 TBSP
rosemary, fresh and chopped (or 2 tsp dried), plus 4 sprigs for garnish (optional)
2 cups
sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 pkgs
Sweet & Salty, Seeds of Success
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- For a crispy crust, bake the pizza crust on a cookie sheet for 5 minutes before adding all the toppings.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet to medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute for 3 minutes.
- Remove the pizza crusts from the oven. Divide the apple mixture between all 4 crusts. Top each pizza with cheddar cheese and pecans.
- Remove the pizza crusts from the oven. Divide the apple mixture between all 4 crusts. Top each pizza with cheddar cheese and pecans.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese reaches desired consistency.
- (Optional) Garnish each pizza with a sprig of rosemary.
- Recipe Tips 1. You can also try this pizza with pears, Parmesan cheese, and walnuts. Omit the apples, cheddar, and pecans and follow the same recipe. 2. Serve with a cup of broccoli soup or a Caesar salad. ** Non-Vegetarian Option: I would not recommend adding any meat to this pizza. If meat is desired, enjoy your favorite lean meat on the side.