Best Pepper Jack And Grilled Peach Pizza Recipes

PEPPER-JACK & SPINACH PIZZA PIE

Pepper-Jack & Spinach Pizza Pie image

I love this pretty little pizza, not just for its amazing flavors but also for how quick it is to put together. I am not a big fan of tomato sauce on pizza so this pizza is one of my favorites. The pepper-jack cheese is wonderful! I use fresh spinach; if you want to use fresh spinach, remove stems, wash well and tear into large pieces. Saute the spinach in some of the bacon fat until it begins to wilt. Squeeze dry and combine with the other ingredients, as indicated in step two. Approximately three pounds of fresh spinach will equal the amount of frozen spinach used here, but if you don't mind a pie with less spinach then one pound will suffice. WINE: A nice Australian Shiraz with its plum and blackcurrant flavors and its slight whisper of black pepper is a great accompaniment for this cheesy pizza.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 12 inch pizzas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, drained, and squeezed dry (see note in description if you wish to use fresh spinach)
2 1/2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 (12 inch) store-bought prepared pizza crust, such as Boboli
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 4 tablespoons grated asiago cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook bacon in a large frying pan until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the bacon, spinach (drain well), cheese, and pepper. Brush pizza crust with olive oil. Spread the spinach mixture evenly on both crusts and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Bake the pizzas on a pizza stone (crispier crust) or on two baking sheets until the cheese has melted, approximately 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.5, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 1032.3, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 31.4

GRILLED TOMATO-PEACH PIZZA

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This delicious pizza is unique, healthy and easy to make. The fresh flavors make it a perfect appetizer for a summer party. -Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium peaches, halved
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 tube (13-1/2 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Sprinkle tomatoes with salt; let stand 15 minutes. Drain tomatoes on paper towels and pat dry., Grill peaches on an oiled grill rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until peaches have grill marks and are tender, 2-3 minutes on each side, turning once. Remove peaches; cool slightly. Cut into slices., Coat a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Unroll crust into pan, pressing into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spritz with cooking spray. Invert crust onto grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat until bottom is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from grill, inverting onto baking pan., Layer grilled side of pizza with tomatoes, peaches and cheese. Return pizza to grill. Cook, covered, until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking to ensure an evenly browned crust. Sprinkle with basil and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges