Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Top This! Grilled Pizza Crusts


Last fall Richard Dwyer of Top This! Pizza Crusts came to visit me with samples of his pizza shells in hand and at that time I feel in LOVE with his product. At first I was skeptical about a pre-made crust (everyone thinks their dough is the best including myself.) However, this crust has great flavor and texture to it. When using the Top This! shells it takes no time to whip a pizza together and get it in the oven and then on the table! 
 Top This! Pizza Crusts come pre-grilled and are in a roundish shape, much better than oblongish shape I have been able to achieve. The consistency in the thickness of the crust is even all the way around the pizza. The thickness is important because if the crust is too thin the dough becomes soggy and will not hold up the toppings which eventually land in your lap :(
These crusts are great for appetizers with friends, a fun kids meal project, quick dinner or lunch fix, or they can be folded over to make a panini sandwich for two! The options are limitless, fun and exciting.



Top This!  Pizza with Sausage and Peppers
2 Top This! Pizza Shells
1.5 lbs of Fortuna’s Sausage Hot, Sweet or Tuscano (removed from casing*)
1 Green Bell Pepper Sliced
1 Yellow Onion Sliced
1 Package of Italian Corner Pizza Sauce
2 Cups of Supreme Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

In a large skillet warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage to the pan spreading it out over the bottom evenly to brown (4- 5 minutes.) Once the bottom is brown add the peppers and onions stirring all the ingredients together and cook until the onions are translucent and peppers are soft (about 5-6 minutes.)

On a clean surface lay out the Top This! Pizza Crusts, using a large spoon spread the Italian Corner Sauce over the crust. Top with generous portions of the sausage, peppers and onions. Top off with 1 cup of Supreme Shredded Mozzarella Cheese per pizza (or more if you like!)

This pizza can be cooked right on the grill for 10 minute at 400°f or in the oven at 400°f for 10 minutes. If you like your pizza crispy turn the temperature to 425°f and cook until the cheese has melted and turned to a golden brown color.

*To remove sausage from its casing, defrost the sausage and uncurl it from its roll. Take a sharp knife and cut the length of the sausage. Use the same knife to scrape the sausage off the casing, it should come right of, and either transfer the sausage to a bowl or pan for cooking. 

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