Easy Antipasti Pizza Recipes

ANTIPASTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Place crust on an ungreased pizza pan. Spread sauce over crust; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with red peppers, artichokes, salami and ham; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.

ANTIPASTI PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat each of 2 rimmed baking sheets with extra-virgin olive oil. Divide prepared pizza dough into 32 pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, press each piece into a 2-inch round with the palm of your hand. Transfer to sheets, flipping once to coat lightly in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mozzarella, olives, and artichoke hearts among rounds. Sprinkle with red-pepper flakes, if using. Bake until cheese is bubbling and dough is crisp and golden brown, about 12 minutes.

GRILLED ANTIPASTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, toss mushrooms, bell pepper and 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Place vegetables in grill basket (grill "wok").
• Place grill basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 4 to 6 minutes, shaking grill basket to turn vegetables occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Coarsely chop vegetables.
• Brush pizza crust with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Arrange tomatoes on cheese. Top with grilled vegetables, onions, olives and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Place pizza directly on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and cheese is melted.

ANTIPASTO-PLATTER PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet set on a rack in lowest position. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil onto a rimmed quarter-sheet pan (9 by 12 1/2 inches). Stretch dough to edges of pan. Drizzle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Spread marinara evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top evenly with cheese, then mortadella, capocollo, artichoke hearts, olives, and peperoncini. Bake in pan on stone until bubbly and crust is golden brown and set on bottom, 20 to 22 minutes.

MINI ANTIPASTO PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• Prep all your toppings by cutting everything into small bite-size pieces.
• On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 4 pieces, then divide each piece into 4; you should end up with 16 pieces of dough. Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray if the dough is sticking. Working one at a time, begin to stretch and flatten the dough with your hands, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking. Transfer it to the baking sheet and continue to stretch the dough until it's about 4 inches in diameter. Continue the process with the remaining pizza dough, placing 8 rounds on each baking sheet.
• Start with a spoonful of the sauce of your choice, spreading into a thin layer. Top your pizzas as desired, being sure to not load the pizza with too many toppings or it will not cook evenly.
• Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pizzas from the oven and top with fresh toppings and a light drizzle of olive oil. Transfer the pizzas to a platter and serve.

ANTIPASTO FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°.
• Place bread halves, cut sides up, on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread with pesto. Top with salami, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, olives and cheese.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PIZZA ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the lettuce on a large serving platter. Arrange the salami, cheeses, tomatoes and olives over top. Sprinkle with chives. , In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over salad.