Santa Fe Pizzas Recipes

SANTA FE CORNMEAL PIZZA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal and 2/3 cup water. In a large saucepan, bring the remaining water to a boil. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal mixture; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. When cool enough to handle, pat into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomato sauce, mushrooms, basil, oregano and pepper. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the beans. , Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over crust. Top with the bean mixture and remaining cheeses. Sprinkle with olives. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SANTA FE CHICKEN PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with beans. Top with salsa, chicken, chilies and olives; sprinkle with cheese., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with green onion; serve with sour cream.

SANTA FE PIZZAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Place pizza crusts onto ungreased baking sheet.
• Combine beans and salsa in bowl. Spread half of mixture over each pizza crust. Sprinkle with olives, cilantro and cheese.
• Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with lettuce, if desired.

SANTA FE CHICKEN PITA PIZZAS FOR 2

Steps:

• Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with beans. Top with salsa, chicken, chilies, olives and cheese., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream; sprinkle with onion.

SANTA FE CHICKEN PIZZA PIE

Steps:

• Press pizza dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, building up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. , Spread with taco sauce; top with beans, tomato, green pepper, onion, chilies and chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until crust is golden brown, 15-18 minutes.

SANTA FE PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cheese sauce and hot water until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. On surface dusted with Bisquick mix, gently roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into ball; knead about 5 times or until smooth. Roll dough into 14-inch round; place on cookie sheet.
• In medium bowl, mix beans and salsa; spread over crust to within 2 inches of edge. Sprinkle with onions. Fold edge over bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Garnish with lettuce and tomato.

SANTA FE TORTILLA PIZZA

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Season pork with salt and pepper. Roast until just cooked through and thermometer inserted in center registers 145°F., about 20 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut slices into strips. Maintain oven temperature.
• Lightly oil baking sheet. Place 1 tortilla on prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Spread bean dip on tortilla. Arrange second tortilla over. Arrange pork over, spacing evenly. Sprinkle diced chilies over. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over. Sprinkle cheese and cumin over evenly. Press third tortilla firmly onto cheese. Brush tortilla lightly with olive oil.
• Bake until cheese melts and top tortilla is beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Cut into 4 large or 8 small wedges. Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

SANTA FE CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• TO MAKE SALSA: Combine salsa ingredients and set aside in refrigerator for 1/2 hour then place in a strainer to remove excess water. Set aside in refrigerator until ready to use.
• TO MAKE GRILLED LIME CHICKEN: Prepare a hot grill or barbecue. Mix the marinade ingredients together and marinate the chicken breasts for 15 minutes. Cook the breasts for 5 to 7 minutes each side (discard leftover marinade). Remove the grilled chicken and cool. Cut the cold chicken into 1 cm cubes and set aside in the refrigerator.
• TO MAKE CARALELISED ONIONS: Melt butter in small non-stick pan over medium-high heat and cook onions, stirring, until they just begin to brown - 3 to 4 minutes. Add vinegar; reduce heat to medium-low & continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring to prevent scorching. Add soy sauce & cook 5 to 10 minutes longer, stirring. When done, onions should be quite limp & caramelised brown.
• TO MAKE GUACAMOLE: Cut the avocado in half, discard pit and scoop the flesh away from the skin into a bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado and then quickly combine with the remaining guacamole ingredients. Place cling film directly onto the surface of the guacamole and squeeze out air bubbles. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• TO MAKE PIZZA: Distribute sauteed onions over the pizza base. Cover the onions with about 3/4 of the mozzarella. Evenly distribute the chicken pieces over the cheese and then sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the chicken. Transfer to the pre-heated Pizza Maker (or to a very hot oven) and cook until cheese at centre is bubbly and crust is brown (8 to 10 minutes). Sprinkle 1 tblsp of chopped coriander leaves over the hot cheese. Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole (either added to the pizza before serving or else as side dishes for people to add as they like).