Alfredo Cheese Pizza Recipe

Our grandson Bobby came over with this delicious alfredo cheese pizza recipe. Bobby loves to cook and is turning into quite the chef.

But first, let me tell you about another use for a cast-iron skillet. We needed a pizza stone for this recipe and didn't have one.

So, Bobby found out that you can use a cast-iron skillet in place of a pizza stone. Just place the cast iron skillet in the oven upside down at 500 degrees for 20 minutes.

After the pizza dough was made, it was divided into four equal pieces. If you need a pizza dough recipe try my All-Purpose Dough Recipe here. Or you can pick up the fresh dough at your local grocery store.

Take one part of your dough and spread it out on a floured 10-inch plate.  Use a spatula to spread half of the alfredo sauce on top, then add shredded mozzarella cheese.

Using oven mitts to take the skillet out of the oven and place it on a wooden cutting board. Carefully transfer the pizza from the plate to the bottom of the cast-skillet.

 Place it back in the oven for only five minutes, then slide the pizza onto a rack to cool slightly before cutting.

Bobby made four pizzas, two with alfredo sauce, and two tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. The outcome was amazing, these pizzas were delicious with a nice crunch.

Oh, I almost forgot, here is the recipe for the alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

6 or 7 cloves of garlic (diced)

3 tablespoons Olive Oil

1/4 cup grated Romano Cheese 

Heavy Cream (enough to cover the bottom of the pan)

Directions

1. In a 10-inch skillet, add olive oil and garlic.
2. Cook over medium heat until the garlic begins to sweat.
3. Add the heavy cream, enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
4.  Add the Romano cheese and stir.
5. Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth.

As always thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy it.

You might like to try some of my other pizza recipes

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Bacon Egg Cheese Breakfast Pizza Recipe

Who likes pizza for breakfast? Well, how about trying this bacon egg cheese breakfast pizza recipe. I love making all kinds of different pizzas. I've never made my own breakfast pizza before, until now.

Like all pizza, this one is so versatile. You choose and add your own favorite toppings. I choose bacon, egg, and cheese with some fresh green bell peppers.

First I made some quick pizza dough. I greased my 11-inch x 17-inch pizza pan and spread the dough using my handy Norpro Pizza and Pastry Dough Roller.

I set the pizza pan aside and then got to work on the preparing the eggs. I whisked together 9 large eggs with 1/2 cup of milk. I added the eggs to my 12-inch skillet and partially scrambled them over medium heat. I also added one slice of sharp cheddar cheese to the eggs while they were cooking for some added flavor. I didn't scramble the eggs completely because they were going into the oven later.

 I spread the partially cooked eggs onto the dough and spread them as evenly as I could. If your using a smaller pan I think 6 eggs would be enough.

Next, I added the bacon bits, fresh green bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. Now this delicious breakfast was ready for the oven.

Bacon Egg Cheese Breakfast Pizza Recipe:

For the Dough:

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package instant Rapid Rise Yeast
1-1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl add the flour, yeast, and salt.
2. Then add the water and oil,  mix until dough forms. I use my KitchenAid Stand Mixer for this.
3. If the dough is too sticky add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry add a little more water.
4. Set the dough aside for about 20 minutes. That's all you need because of the Rapid Rise yeast.

For the Topping:

9 large eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 slice sharp cheddar cheese (Broken into pieces)

1/2 green bell pepper Chopped

1-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

6 oz. package Hormel Bacon Bits

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Beat the eggs together with the milk and partially scramble over medium heat.
2. Spread the eggs over the dough evenly.
3. Add the remaining toppings onto the eggs.
4. Bake at 450 degrees on center rack for 15 minutes.

As always thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!

You might like to try some of my other pizza recipes

& 

Homemade Mozzarella Tomato and Basil PizzaCast Iron Skillet Deep Dish PizzaFresh Tomato Spinach PizzaHow to make Homemade PizzaPoor Man's Pizza My Grandmother's Recipe

Homemade Mozzarella Tomato and Basil Pizza

We don't have a very large yard for a garden. This year we did plant some tomato and pepper plants along the side of the house. We had some nice tomatoes on the plants after the deer ate the tops of our plants.

I decided to use my fresh tomatoes to make this easy homemade mozzarella tomato and basil pizza. The basil is also fresh from our herb garden.

It was later in the day so I wanted this to be ready quickly. I started by making the dough and using Fleischmann's RapidRise Instant Yeast.  I always have some RapidRise yeast on hand just for these quick recipes.

Ingredients for the dough:

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package of RapidRise Yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons of light olive oil
1-1/4 warm cup water

Add the flour, yeast, and salt into a mixing bowl.
Add the oil and water.
Mix by hand until you have a nice soft ball of dough. For mixing, I used my KitchenAid Stand Mixer on low speed until the dough was formed.

Set the dough aside and cover for about 20 to 30 minutes.

While I waited for the dough I cut the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. I sliced five small tomatoes as thin as I could without slicing my fingers. Then I cut fresh mozzarella cheese into about 1/2-inch cubes. I used about 2 cups of cheese or 1/2 lb.

I greased an 11-inch x 17-inch pizza pan.  I spread the dough to the edges of the pan and layered my sliced tomatoes first.

I added 1 clove of minced garlic, sprinkled on some Romano Cheese, and Penzeys Pizza Seasoning. Next, I added mozzarella and fresh basil.

I baked my pizza on the center rack at 450 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until the crust was golden brown. Jamie and the boys stopped over that evening and this pizza was gone in 30 minutes or less.

Homemade Mozzarella Tomato and Basil Pizza 

Toppings:

5 small fresh tomatoes (Sliced Thin)
1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese (1/2 inch cubes)
15 to 20 fresh basil leaves
 A Handful of Romano cheese
3 tablespoons Penzeys Pizza Seasoning or (Italian Seasoning)
1 clove minced garlic

What's so great about pizza is that you can make it just the way you like by adding your favorite toppings. You can choose pepperoni, sausage, peppers, mushrooms, or whatever you like. I like it just the way I made this one. You really taste the fresh tomatoes and basil.

As always thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy it.

This Penzeys pizza seasoning is a wonderful addition to your fresh or frozen pizzas. And, I don't know what I would do without my Norpro pastry and pizza dough roller. The small contoured edge brings the dough right to the edge of your pizza pan. Then just press with your fingers for a perfect crust. 

Pizza Seasoning By Penzeys Spices 3.8 oz 3/4 cup bag (Pack of 1)Norpro Wood Pastry/Pizza Roller 4in/10cm