Brussels Blue Cheese Pizza Recipes

BRUSSELS & BLUE CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Mix the flour, yeast and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Pour in 200ml warm water and the oil, then mix to a rough dough and set aside for 5 mins. It should now feel damp but not overly sticky.
• Flour the work surface and your hands, then knead the dough for 5-10 mins. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with oiled cling film, and leave to rise until doubled in size, either for 1 hr in a warm room or overnight in the fridge.
• Divide the dough in half, shape into rounds, then leave for 15 mins - if the dough has been in the fridge, it may need to sit for longer. To freeze for up to 1 month, put in an oiled food bag and squeeze out most of the air before sealing. Defrost in the fridge, roll out and use.
• Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9 and slide a baking sheet onto the top shelf. Dust another baking sheet with some of the semolina or flour.
• Dust the work surface with a little semolina (try not to use too much as this reduces grip), then roll the dough into a rough oblong about 30cm long. Lift onto the baking sheet and reshape if you need to.
• Mix the oil and garlic with seasoning, then toss in the sprouts. Spread 2 tbsp mascarpone over the dough, leaving the edges free, then scatter with the sprouts. Dot with the blue cheese and the remaining mascarpone. Grind over some black pepper, then let the pizza rise for 10 mins at room temperature. Slide the whole thing, baking sheet and all, on top of the hot sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 mins until golden.

BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT, AND PEAR PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan. Bake in the preheated oven until just crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the garlic, Dijon mustard, rosemary, and vinegar in a food processor or blender. Turn on, and drizzle in the olive oil slowly until the dressing has thickened. Quickly pulse in 1/4 cup of blue cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread the vinaigrette over the pizza crust. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of blue cheese evenly over the crust, followed by the mozzarella cheese. Arrange the sliced pears over the cheese, and sprinkle with the toasted walnuts.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and is bubbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting into slices.

STEAK & BLUE CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add beef and mushrooms; cook until beef is no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan., Cook onion in remaining oil until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add cream and blue cheese; cook until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes longer., Place crust on a 12-in. pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread with cream mixture; top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Bake until sauce is bubbly and crust is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.

CHICKEN & BLUE CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium-high heat until wilted, 1-2 minutes., Stir in chicken, salt and pepper. Unroll and press dough onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Spoon chicken mixture over dough. Bake until crust is lightly browned, 14-16 minutes., Sprinkle with cheese and bacon; drizzle with remaining oil. Bake until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Freeze option: Prepare pizza as directed, decreasing bake time to 10 minutes. Top with cheese and bacon; drizzle with remaining oil. Cool. Securely wrap and freeze partially baked pizza. To use, unwrap pizza; bake until crust is lightly browned and toppings are heated through, 15-20 minutes.