- Prep Time:50 minutes
- Cook Time:40 minutes
- Serves:
This delightful French-style pizza hors d’oeuvre makes a dramatic presentation and the flavor is…ooh-la-la.
Why try? Your family or guests will be intrigued the moment you say “We’re having mini French pizzas for appetizers.”
Foodie Byte: The criss-cross pattern really makes this dish a visual standout.
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Ingredients
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12 ounce prepared pizza dough
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Corn meal for dusting
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1½ pounds onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 - 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
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4 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 pound Niçoise olives, pitted
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1 cup anchovy fillets, drained and cut into thin strips
Preparation
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1
To make filling, cook the onions in oil over low heat until soft and golden, about 45 minutes.
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2
Add the tomatoes, garlic and basil and cook until the water from the tomatoes has evaporated.
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3
Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool.
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4
Preheat oven to 400°F.
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5
Use non-stick cooking spray on a large baking sheet with sides and lightly dust with cornmeal.
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6
Roll out pizza dough and press into the pan, pushing up the sides.
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7
Spoon in the filling and decorate the top with olives and anchovy strips.
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8
Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce oven to 350°F and continue baking for 20 minutes or until crust is done.
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9
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Additional Info
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