Greek Pizza Toppings Recipes

GREEK PIZZA

Steps:

• For the crust: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Dust a heavy baking sheet with cornmeal. Set aside.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle about 16 inches long and 8 inches wide. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
• For the topping: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. In batches, add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the feta cheese and mint. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Using the tines of a fork, prick the surface of the dough all over. Spread the spinach mixture on top and dot with butter.
• Bake until the dough is golden and crunchy, 15 to 18 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

GREEK FLATBREAD PIZZAS

Steps:

• Place flatbread on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with vinaigrette. Layer with remaining ingredients., Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

INDIVIDUAL GREEK PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and basil in a bowl; whisk oil into lemon juice mixture until dressing is well blended. Brush about 1 tablespoon dressing over pita breads and arrange on baking sheet; reserve remaining dressing.
• Combine spinach, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour remaining dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Divide spinach mixture evenly over each pita; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and feta cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and pitas are lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.

LOADED GREEK TOPPING PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Grease 12 inch x 12 inch non-stick pizza pan with vegetable shortening.
• Spread pizza dough onto pizza pan.
• Spread pizza sauce over dough.
• Top with remaining ingredients.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until bottom of crust is golden brown.

GREEK PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). If using a pizza stone, place in oven to preheat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and continue to cook and stir until all liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and season with basil, lemon juice, oregano, and pepper. Allow mixture to cool slightly.
• Unroll pizza dough on preheated pizza stone or a large baking sheet and brush with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread spinach mixture over dough, leaving a small border at the edge of the pizza crust. Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
• Press tomato slices into seasoned bread crumbs until coated; arrange tomatoes over pizza. Spread remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and feta cheese over tomatoes.
• Bake in preheated oven until pizza crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

GREEK SPINACH PIZZA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss the spinach, oil and Italian seasoning. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Arrange spinach mixture over crust to within 1/2 in. of edge. Place tomatoes on top; sprinkle with the cheeses, olives and onion., Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned.

GREEK VEGETABLE PIZZA

Steps:

• Prepare crust according to package directions.
• Spread crust in thin layer on large rectangular baking sheet or pizza pan.
• "Mix Sauce ingredients together and spread on crust (like you would spread a tomato sauce) with spoon or pastry brush, using some or all of it (I use all of it).
• Place toppings on pizza in order listed.
• Bake at 375 degrees on bottom oven shelf until crust is crispy and cheese is melted, between 18-25 minutes.
• Cut into 10 slices for a meal or smaller squares for appetizer servings.
• For Variety- Optional ingredients: 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh spinach, 2 tbs diced pepperocini (Greek) peppers; 2 tablespoon sliced black olives.