QUILT PIZZA

Quilt Pizza image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Olive oil, for greasing and brushing
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup small broccoli florets, steamed
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup sliced pitted olives
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
4 slices bacon, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup drained sliced sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced spinach leaves
1/2 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

For the pizza: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Lightly grease the backside of a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil and stretch the pizza dough over it (about 16 by 11 inches).
Spread the pizza sauce on the dough and sprinkle the cheese on top.
Divide the pizza into 8 to 12 squares, by lightly scoring the dough with a knife. "Decorate" each square with the suggested toppings.
Brush the edges of the pizza with olive oil and bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.