Whole Grain-Rich Mini Pizzas
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:11
Whole Grain-Rich Mini Pizzas
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:11
- Calories per serving:
Whole-grain biscuits become the tasty base for tempting mini pizzas topped with fresh bell peppers, turkey sausage and mozzarella.
Ingredient
Crusts
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Whole Grain-Rich Easy Split™ Frozen Dough Biscuit, 2.51 oz (32268) | 1 lb 12.00 oz | 11 each |
Sauce
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato sauce, canned, low sodium | 10 oz | 1 cup |
| Diced tomatoes, canned, low sodium | 3 oz | 1/3 cup |
| Onions, chopped, sautéed | 2 oz | 1/3 cup |
| Garlic, fresh, chopped, sautéed | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Herbs de Provence, chopped | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella cheese, low fat, shredded | 1 lb | 4 cups |
| Green bell peppers, diced, sautéed | 8 oz | 1 1/3 cups |
| Turkey sausage, low sodium, cooked, crumbled | 11 oz | 2 cups |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes, fresh, diced | 8 oz | 1 1/4 cups |
Instructions
- Crusts
Thaw biscuit dough, covered either at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or refrigerated overnight.
Cut biscuit dough into 3 equal parts; roll on a flour-dusted bench to 1/8-inch thick rounds using a flour-dusted rolling pin.
Place on parchment-lined sheet pan; prick small holes on the entire surface of the pizza crust with a fork.
Bake as directed and allow crusts to cool before assembly.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
350°F |
5-7 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
9-11 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
- Sauce
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, sautéed onions, garlic, and herbs in a large mixing bowl.
Stir until combined; cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Assembly
Place cooled crusts on parchment-lined pan; spread approx. 1 Tbsp sauce to within 1/4-inch from edge.
Top with 1 Tbsp cheese, 1 1/2 tsp sautéed green peppers and 1 tsp cooked sausage.
Bake as directed.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
375°F |
5-7 minutes |
Standard Oven |
425°F |
11-13 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
- Finishing
Garnish with 1 1/2 tsp fresh tomatoes and serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- Note: A serving of “whole grain-rich” food must meet portion size requirements for the Grains/Breads component as defined in FNS guidance and meet at least one of the following: (a) the whole grains per serving is less than or equal to 8g, (b) the product includes the FDA whole grain health claim on package, or (c) product ingredient listing lists whole grain first, or second ingredient after water. Source: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-26/pdf/2012-1010.pdf. At least 48 grams of whole grain recommended daily.
Use diced ham and pineapple to make Hawaiian pizzas.
For crediting in USDA Child Nutrition Programs, 1 serving (3 pizzas) = 2 oz equivalent Grain, 2 M/MA
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are not available for this recipe
