Bob Recipe: Italian Tomato Appetizer Pizza

You don’t even have to knead the dough…refrigerated pizza crusts are the way to go.  This really is a cool appetizer recipe, try it!

from:  Essential Everyday
Product:  Fancy Shredded Italian Style Cheese Blend

Bob Recipe:  Italian Tomato Appetizer Pizza

Active time:  10 minutes  Total time:  25 minutes  Amount:  20 servings

1 (13.8 oz) packaged refrigerated pizza crust dough
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 oz) package shredded cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1-2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

Place pizza dough on a greased 14-inch pizza pan.  Press dough from center to edge of pan, making edges thicker than the center; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and garlic powder.  Spread over entire pizza; top with remaining shredded cheese.

Lay tomato slices over cheese; season tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle entire pizza with remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.

Bake in a preheated 400 F ove 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.  Remove from oven and cut into appetizer squares.

Note:  Pizza can be assembled up to 1 hour ahead and refrigerated unil ready to bake.