BROCCOLI-CHEESE STUFFED PIZZA

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After eating stuffed pizza at various Italian restaurants, I decided to come up with my own version. The filling is very rich and resembles broccoli lasagna.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 cups frozen broccoli florets, cooked and drained
1 jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 4 tablespoons oil, salt and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. knead for 10 minutes. Divide in half. Roll each portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle; transfer each to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Brush one rectangle with remaining oil. Spread with ricotta cheese. Sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano. Layer with mozzarella cheese, broccoli and mushrooms. Invert remaining rectangle over filling; pinch edges to seal. , Bake at 400° for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Malindu Gcc
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I'm always looking for new pizza recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


Ally Chambers
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


Sangeeta Lama
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I've made this pizza several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Itz Omoh babie
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This was the first time I made pizza from scratch and it turned out amazing! Thanks for the recipe.


Nour Hany
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My kids loved this pizza. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Paul Keays
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This pizza was a hit at my party!


Kasumba Adam
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Loved this recipe! The broccoli and cheese filling was perfect.


Raju Rakshith
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This pizza was really easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Mohaned Ehab
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The crust was a bit too crispy for my liking, but the filling was delicious. I would try using a different crust next time.


SM Studios
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This pizza was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Young Wolf
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this pizza. The cheese filling was so creamy and flavorful that it made me forget all about the broccoli.


Justin Adams
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This is my new favorite pizza recipe! The crust is so easy to make and the filling is delicious. I love that I can use any type of cheese I want.


glitchtrap afton
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the broccoli and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


sk8rdie 1209
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My family and I loved this recipe! The broccoli and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.