String Cheese Stuffed-Crust Pizza
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 slices.
There's no pizza delivery in our rural community, so I rely on this recipe instead. The edges of the no-fail homemade crust are filled with string cheese, and the hearty toppings can be varied to suit your preference. Try the dough for making breadsticks or bread bowls.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped
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2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
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1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup water
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons cornmeal
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4 ounces string cheese
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1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
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1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, yeast, sugar and salt.
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2.
In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to the dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal over a greased 14-in. pizza pan.
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3.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to prepared pan, letting dough drape over the edge. Cut string cheese in half lengthwise; place around edge of pan. Fold dough over string cheese; pinch to seal. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes.
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4.
Combine pizza sauce and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; spread half over crust. Sprinkle with beef mixture and mushrooms; cover with remaining pizza sauce mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses and remaining Italian seasoning. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 877 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1206mg sodium, 79g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 50g protein.
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