FONTINA & SWEET POTATO PIZZA

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The recipe came about mainly thanks to my husband, who's a real pizza fan. And it gets nutrient-rich sweet potatoes into a meal, which I love. It always leaves you wanting more. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato (about 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Peel and cut sweet potato into 1/4-in. slices. Cut each slice into 1/2-in.-wide strips; place in a microwave-safe dish. Add water. Microwave, covered, on high 3-4 minutes or until potato is almost tender. Drain; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Unroll and press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. If desired, pinch edge to form a rim. Sprinkle with mozzarella and fontina cheeses; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil., Top with sweet potato; sprinkle with herbs. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake on lowest oven rack 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.