Pizzas with Pizzazz

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

31 Mar 2008 10:22 PM

Believe it or not this blog was inspired by Valorie's recent post discussing the pros and cons of playgroups. I (or rather, my daughter) belong to two different playgroups. One in the city we currently live in and one in the city where I used to work. (They are about 30 miles apart from each other.) We typically meet about three times a month. The kids have a ball playing with each other and the moms enjoy swapping anecdotes and war stories. Oh, and did I mention food was involved.

Our playgroups have evolved into mini potlucks and on special occasions we each make more than one dish to pass. So, yes, there is another reason besides exposing our children to other kids that we are more than happy to see each other on a regular basis.

The following pizza recipe is one that has gone over especially well with the playgroup moms. It is simple, affordable, and can be made in advance. It travels well too. On more than one occasion I have made this pizza recipe at home, placed it in a cooler and baked it at the playgroup's host's house before serving.

BREAKFAST PIZZA

Ingredients:

1 large pita or flat bread or 2 small ones

1 tablespoon melted butter

1/4 teaspoon fresh minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced

2 cups fresh spinach

4 to five eggs beaten

2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 oz. softened cream cheese

1 tablespoon pesto sauce

1/2 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon pinenuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter together with garlic and pepper. Brush on pita and lightly grill or broil for a few minutes until a little crisp. Spread cooled pita with cream cheese and pesto. Set aside.

In a skillet sauté oil with spinach and red pepper until spinach is just wilted. Add bacon and eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly cook eggs. Be careful not to overcook them--they should be a little runny.

Spoon egg mixture on top of pita. Top with fresh mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 5-10 minutes until eggs are set.

Garnish with Parmesan and pinenuts before serving.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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