Best Cheesy Pita Pizzas Recipes

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EASY PITA BREAD PIZZA



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I once had a craving for a pizza, but I didn't have the things to make pizza dough, so I got this idea! A good recipe for kids, too. I use pocket-less pitas we buy from Indian grocery, but I'm sure regular will work. Note: I edited this recipe by making more exact ingredient amounts, sorry about the previous vagueness, I posted this recipe back when I was just 10 or 11. :)

Provided by Sweet Chef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 mini pizza, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pita bread
2 tablespoons spaghetti or 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
spices (oregano, basil, garlic powder) or dried herbs (oregano, basil, garlic powder)
olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Brush on a little olive oil on the pita.
  • Spread sauce on top of the pita.
  • Sprinkle on the shredded cheese.
  • Sprinkle on pinches of desired herbs and spices, and add any toppings you'd like.
  • Place on baking sheet, bake for 5-7 minutes at 400°, or until cheese is melted (times may vary).
  • Slice with pizza cutter and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 497.2, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11.7

PITA PIZZA



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As an appetizer or light lunch, these mini pizzas are easy to make and use readily available ingredients. Blue cheese adds a unique flavor, and pita bread is the perfect crust.

Provided by DENVERCHERYL

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Sparkle

Time 13m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 pita breads
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 ounce diced pimento peppers, drained
2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch crushed coriander seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Warm pitas in the preheated oven or in a microwave for 1 minute, or until soft. Spread lightly with tomato sauce, pressing to flatten while spreading. Sprinkle with black olives, pimento peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, blue cheese, basil, oregano and coriander.
  • Spread the pitas on a large baking sheet and place in the preheated oven 8 minutes, or until the pita bread has reached desired crispness. Serve whole, or cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CRISPY PERSONAL PITA PIZZAS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pocket pitas, each split into 2 rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups shredded scamorza cheese (you can also use mozzarella)
1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
Garlic salt, for sprinkling
Fresh basil leaves, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush both sides of each pita round with a liberal coating of olive oil and place all 4 rounds onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle the shredded cheese in an even layer on each pita. Place a single layer of tomato slices on top of the cheese and sprinkle garlic salt over top of each.
  • Bake until the bottoms are golden brown and the pitas are crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with fresh basil.

CHEESY PITA PIZZAS



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These cheesy pita bread pizzas are topped with Italian dressing, red and green peppers, mushrooms and red onions for an easy and delicious entrée.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 22m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pita breads
1/2 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing, divided
6 KRAFT Singles
1/2 each red and green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 red onion slices

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Place pitas on baking sheet; brush each with 2 Tbsp. dressing.
  • Bake 8 to 10 min. or until lightly browned.
  • Cut 2 Singles in half; place 1-1/2 Singles on each pita. Top with vegetables; drizzle with remaining dressing. Bake 1 to 2 min. or until Singles begin to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

CHEESY PAN PIZZA



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This recipe for a crisp, cheesy pan pizza was developed by Charlotte Rutledge, along with her team of test cooks at King Arthur Flour's rigorous test kitchen in Vermont. It uses a number of simple techniques to achieve maximum texture and flavor. The dough is folded a few times before it goes in the fridge for a long rest, which develops its flavor and airiness. Cooking the pizza in cast iron gets the edges brown and crackling, and layering the cheese and sauce creates an extra cheesy top with no soggy layer. Make it once in its simplest form, then use the model to play around with the fermentation time and toppings.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, lunch, pizza and calzones, main course

Time 45m

Yield 1 (9-to-10-inch) pan pizza

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons/240 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 cup/180 milliliters lukewarm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 1 1/4 loosely packed cups)
1/2 cup/120 grams tomato sauce or pizza sauce
Freshly grated hard cheese, such as Parmesan or pecorino, for garnish (optional)
Fresh herbs, such as basil, marjoram or oregano, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the dough: Measure the flour, water, olive oil, salt and yeast into a large mixing bowl. Mix together with your hand or a dough scraper until it forms a shaggy, sticky ball with no dry patches. Cover the bowl using a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  • Wet your hand, and reach down between the side of the bowl and the dough, as though you were going to lift the dough out, but instead of lifting, stretch the bottom of the dough up, and fold it over the top. Repeat three more times, turning the bowl 90 degrees each time. Cover the bowl again for 5 minutes, then repeat the folding-and-resting process three more times. After the fourth time, cover the bowl, and let the dough rest, undisturbed, for 40 minutes, then transfer the bowl to the fridge for at least 12 hours or up to 72 hours.
  • About 3 hours before you want to eat the pizza, get ready for assembly: Pour the olive oil into a well-seasoned 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and use your fingers to coat the inside of the pan, including the sides. Transfer the dough to the pan, and turn it once to coat both sides with the oil. After coating the dough in oil, press the dough to the edges of the pan, dimpling it with your fingertips. If the dough shrinks back, cover it and let it rest for about 15 minutes, then repeat the pressing and dimpling. At this point, you should be able to smush the dough out and into the edges of the pan, but if not, give it one more 15-minute rest before trying again. Cover the dough, and let it rise for 2 hours at room temperature. It will look soft and jiggle when you gently shake the pan.
  • Place one rack at the bottom of the oven and one toward the top (about 4 to 5 inches from the top heating element), then heat the oven to 450 degrees. When you're ready to bake the pizza, sprinkle a scant 1 cup mozzarella evenly over the crust. Cover the entire dough so none is showing, then dollop small spoonfuls of the sauce over the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top, and bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the bottom and edges of the crust are a rich golden brown. (Use a spatula to check the bottom.) If the bottom is brown but the top still seems pale, transfer the pizza to the top rack, and bake for 2 to 4 minutes longer. On the other hand, if the top seems fine but the bottom's not browned to your liking, leave the pizza on the bottom rack for another 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven, and place the pan on a heatproof surface. Carefully run a table knife or spatula between the edge of the pizza and side of the pan to prevent the cheese from sticking as it cools. Let the pizza cool very briefly; as soon as you feel comfortable doing so, carefully transfer it from the pan to a cooling rack or cutting surface. If garnishing with hard cheese and herbs, add those now. Serve the pizza anywhere from medium-hot to warm, and use kitchen shears or a large pair of scissors to cut it into wedges.

DOUBLE CHEESE PITA PIZZAS



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Recipe courtesy of Melissa Gaman and Cooking Channel. We swapped out ricotta cheese with low-fat cottage cheese for these quick weeknight white pizzas. It tastes cheesy and has just a fraction of the fat and calories. Original recipe: http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/double-cheese-pita-pizzas.html

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 pitas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces Italian turkey sausage, removed from the casings
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 (10 ounce) package frozen leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and roughly chopped
1 1/4 cups 2% percent cottage cheese
4 whole wheat pita bread, preferably pocketless
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 small onion)
4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and spinach and continue to cook until well mixed and the spinach is heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Put the cottage cheese in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Lay the pita breads on 2 baking sheets and evenly brush with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Evenly spread with the pureed cottage cheese to the edge of each pita and then top with the sausage mixture, red onions and shredded cheese.
  • Bake until the pita is crisp around the edges and the cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Scatter with the basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.4, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 44.4, Sodium 1071.7, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 27.7

CHEESY PITA CRISPS



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I first made these golden wedges when my college roommates and I wanted garlic bread but only had pitas on hand. My husband likes this "skinny" version even better than the original! -Christine Mattiko of Dallastown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1/4 cup reduced-fat margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Split each pita pocket in half. Cut each into two triangles; place split side up on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. , In a bowl, combine the margarine, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper; stir in the Parmesan cheese. Spread over triangles. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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