If there is one thing kids love more than eating pizza, it’s being able to make it themselves using all their favorite toppings. Creating a “make it yourself” pizza party is a great way to customize the meal while involving friends and family in a fun activity. Best of all, this crust recipe, which uses a surprise ingredient, is simple enough to make at home without making a kitchen mess.
The secret to this simple crust is the addition of potatoes. Idahoan brand flavored Mashed Potatoes were recently named the best-tasting instant mashed potato compared to major national competitors by the American Culinary ChefsBest.™ Incorporating these convenient, 100 percent authentic Idaho potatoes in the crust adds moisture and rich flavor to this homemade version of one of America’s favorite foods.
The following recipe for Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Pizza uses fresh summer produce; however, when making pizza at home, each person can substitute their favorite toppings. With this versatile recipe, you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal that enables everyone to eat the pizza they love.
Fresh Tomato
And Zucchini Pizza
Crust:
1/2 cup dry Idahoan Roasted Garlic flavored Mashed Potatoes
1 cup boiling water
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Topping:
3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced and patted dry
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and ground pepper to taste
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh shredded basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
Combine dry Idahoan Roasted Garlic flavored Mashed Potatoes with boiling water in a bowl, using a fork to moisten all potatoes. Let stand for one minute. Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the potato mixture. With hands, knead the mixture until the dough forms a ball. Let rest 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400º F. Press dough into 12-inch by an 8-inch baking pan. Arrange zucchini slices and tomato slices over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake for about 15 minutes. Top with mozzarella; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil.
Yield: 4 main-dish servings or 6 appetizer servings
Summary:
If there is one thing kids love more than eating pizza, it’s being able to make it themselves using all their favorite toppings.
Keywords:
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