Best 3 Contest Winner Pizza Hotdish Recipes

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If you are a pizza lover and you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, then you need to try the contest winner pizza hotdish. This dish is a combination of pizza and hotdish, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The best part about this recipe is that it is very versatile, so you can customize it to your own liking. For example, you can use your favorite pizza toppings, or you can add some extra vegetables to make it healthier. So, let's get started and discover the best recipe for this amazing dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

AWARD WINNING PIZZA



Award Winning Pizza image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 ounces pizza dough
2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 ounces mozzarella knots, shredded
6 thin slices pancetta
One 2-inch piece zucchini, thinly sliced
2 ounces herbed cream cheese

Steps:

  • Place a pizza stone on the floor or the lowest rack of your oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Pat the pizza dough into a 12-inch diameter circle and place it on a peel. Spread on the heavy cream, then the mozzarella. Place the pancetta slices on so there is pancetta on each slice of pizza (6 slices). Finally, add the zucchini and chunks of the cream cheese. Slide the pizza onto the stone and bake for 8 for 10 minutes.
  • Buon Appetito!

CONTEST WINNER - PIZZA HOTDISH



Contest Winner - Pizza Hotdish image

This was my winning entry in the Annual Power Facts Recipe Contest sponsored by Alabama Power. I think it was in 2003.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix
1 lb ground beef
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni
3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
2 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Mix together the prepared macaroni and cheese, ground beef, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, 2 jars pizza quick sauce and pepperoni, saving some pepperoni for garnish.
  • Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Top with remaining cheese and pepperoni.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 72.9, Sodium 862.3, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 26

CONTEST-WINNING BRUNCH PIZZA



Contest-Winning Brunch Pizza image

This is one of my family's favorite breakfast dishes. Packed with two kinds of meat and plenty of veggies, it's so satisfying-and it always garners raves when I serve it. -Marty Schwartz, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Picante sauce and additional sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon and sausage over medium heat until bacon is crisp and sausage is no longer pink. Using a slotted spoon, remove meat to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper. Remove and set aside., Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add eggs; cook and stir until almost set., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic and Italian seasoning; spread over crust. Layer with eggs, bacon and sausage, sauteed vegetables, tomatoes and mozzarella., Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with picante sauce and additional sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to ensure that the ingredients can be evenly cooked and combined.
  • Cook the ground beef and sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. This will help to ensure that the meat is evenly cooked and not dry.
  • Add the vegetables to the meat mixture and cook until they are tender-crisp. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Stir in the pizza sauce, tomato paste, and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the sauce is simmering, cook the tater tots according to the package directions. Drain the tater tots and set them aside.
  • Add the cooked tater tots to the sauce mixture and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Top the mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake the dish in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with additional pizza sauce, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Conclusion:

Pizza hotdish is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover pizza sauce and tater tots, and it can also be made with other ingredients, such as ground turkey or chicken, different vegetables, and different types of cheese. Pizza hotdish is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. It is a hearty and comforting dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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