DUTCH OVEN PIZZA

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We created this Dutch oven pizza to get more use out of our favorite piece of cookware. We couldn't believe how well it turned out! If you're not a mushroom fan, feel free to substitute different toppings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound frozen pizza dough, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
8 ounces bulk spicy pork sausage, cooked and drained
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
Optional: Minced fresh basil, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Place a 10-inch Dutch oven on bottom rack in oven to heat through, 2-3 minutes. , Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Fold an 18-in. piece of foil lengthwise into thirds, making a sling. Remove pan from oven; place dough on sling and gently lower dough into pan. Using a wooden spoon, move dough into place and up the sides, leaving sling in pan. Brush dough with oil; spread with marinara sauce. Top evenly with cheese, sausage, onion and mushrooms. , Bake until crust is lightly browned and crisp, 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Using sling, remove from Dutch oven. Serve with basil, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.