Black And Blue Pizzas Recipes

BLACK N' BLUE PIZZA

Steps:

• Place dough on two baking sheets and roll into rectangles that are approximately 16"x10" in size.
• Fold edges over to build up the sides slightly.
• In a bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, blackened seasoning, garlic, basil, thyme and oregano.
• Spread the sauce over the crusts and top with the chicken, mushrooms, olives, onion and sun-dried tomato.
• Sprinkle blue cheese evenly over pizzas.
• Top pizzas with the provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.

PIZZA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, FIGS, BACON AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• At least 45 minutes before cooking, preheat the oven and pizza stone to 550 degrees.
• Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the onions, thyme and bay leaves. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions begin to wilt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and turn a deep, golden brown, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaves and transfer the onions to a small bowl.
• Place the bacon in the pan and set over high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a small bowl.
• Place the pizza dough on a heavily floured surface and stretch and pull, using your hands or a rolling pin, into about a 14-inch round. Place on a lightly floured pizza peel or rimless baking sheet. Cover with the toppings, careful not to press on the dough and weigh it down: the caramelized onions first, then the figs and bacon, and finally the Gorgonzola, leaving roughly a 1/2 inch border. Shake the pizza peel slightly to make sure the dough is not sticking. Carefully slide the pizza directly onto the baking stone in one quick, forward-and-back motion. Cook until the crust has browned on the bottom and the top is bubbling and browning in spots, about 7 minutes. Drizzle with a little olive oil and some cracked black pepper. Serve hot. Makes 1 pizza.