Mediterranean Pizza

Name: Mediterranean Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts; 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham, julienned; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup chopped ripe olives; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

"Tangy marinated artichokes add flavor to both the crust and the topping of this delicious specialty pizza," says Pamela Brooks of South Berwick, Maine.

Ingredients

2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham, julienned
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Chop artichokes; set aside. On a floured surface, roll bread dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Brush the dough lightly with reserved marinade.
Combine the basil, oregano and thyme; sprinkle over marinade. Sprinkle with 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, ham, artichokes, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 473 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Pizza in Taste of Home June/July 2002

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scrapo

Jan 30, 2011

So good! Substituted diced chicken in place of the ham, added chopped red onion and used 1/2 black olives -1/2 Kalamatta Greek Olives.
estherbotelho

Jan 19, 2011

I've made this pizza over and over again and get rave reviews everytime. It is also amazing as an appetizer. I sometimes make my own pizza dough for it which works beautifully as well.
dreyfuss

Jun 22, 2010

I'll have to give this a try!!!! Love marinated artichokes!
katlaydee3

Jun 22, 2010

Loved this pizza. I used Kalamata olives for more flavor.