Description
A whimsical holiday pizza combining sweet peppermint and savory elements for a festive treat.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: Store-bought or homemade
- Marinara Sauce: Your favorite jarred version or homemade
- Crushed Candy Canes: For a sweet topping
- Cheese: Mozzarella preferred, with optional goat cheese
- Mushrooms: Fresh shiitake or cremini
- Fresh Herbs: Basil and oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it rest according to package instructions. For homemade, roll it out to your desired thickness.
- Preheat Your Oven: Set to 475°F (245°C).
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread your marinara sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle a generous layer of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Toss in the Mushrooms: Add the sautéed mushrooms on top.
- Crush the Candy Canes: Sprinkle them over the cheese and mushrooms.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Add fresh herbs and additional crushed candy canes on top before slicing.
Notes
Allow your oven to heat completely before baking to ensure a crispy crust. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday pizza, candy cane, festive recipes, creative pizza, family meals