Pepperoni Pizza with Peppers

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Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

1 10-oz package refrigerated pizza crust
cornmeal
1 teaspoon oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (or 1/2each red and green bell peppers)
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
1 cup cheese, shredded (4 oz.), (blend of mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan and Romano)

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Cooking Directions

New USDA Guidelines

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a pizza pan, sprinkle lightly with cornmeal and press crust into pan. Bake 6-8 minutes until lightly browned. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet and sauté onion and pepper until soft. Spread sauce over pizza crust; top with vegetables, pepperoni and cheese, spreading evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes more or until edge of crust is golden brown and cheese is lightly browned.

Serves 4.


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Serving Suggestions

The spicy tang of pepperoni livens up this cheese and green pepper pizza. Make this a Friday night special and get the kids to help. Hungry teenagers on hand? Double or triple the recipe. Serve pizza wedges with a lightly dressed tossed salad.


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Nutrition

Calories: 410 calories
Protein: 22 grams
Fat: 19 grams
Sodium: 830 milligrams
Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 9 grams
Carbohydrates: 38 grams
Fiber: 2 grams

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Don't overcook your pork!

 
 
 
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Pork belly is not widely available in supermarkets, but can be ordered by meatcase managers upon request.


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About the Cut

Pork belly comes from a pig’s ‘belly’ or underside after the loin and spareribs have been removed. This boneless cut may be served fresh, which means it is not cured or smoked.


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Cooking Method: Baking

Baking is the mothod of cooking pork with dry heat, typically in an oven.


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