FONTINA & SWEET POTATO PIZZA

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The recipe came about mainly thanks to my husband, who's a real pizza fan. And it gets nutrient-rich sweet potatoes into a meal, which I love. It always leaves you wanting more. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium sweet potato (about 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Peel and cut sweet potato into 1/4-in. slices. Cut each slice into 1/2-in.-wide strips; place in a microwave-safe dish. Add water. Microwave, covered, on high 3-4 minutes or until potato is almost tender. Drain; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Unroll and press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. If desired, pinch edge to form a rim. Sprinkle with mozzarella and fontina cheeses; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil., Top with sweet potato; sprinkle with herbs. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake on lowest oven rack 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Christian Godsey
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This pizza is a great way to change up your pizza routine. It's unique and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Ayesiga janef
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love the crispy crust and the melted fontina cheese. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aftab Qureshi
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I've made this pizza several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.


Eglise Alliance
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This pizza is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potatoes and the fontina cheese.


Leo Rimašs
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I'm always looking for new and interesting pizza recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The Fontina Sweet Potato Pizza is a unique and delicious twist on the classic dish.


Akash gill Akash gill
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This pizza is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a great option for vegetarians.


Mona Abouzied
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this pizza turned out. I wasn't sure if the sweet potatoes would work, but they added a nice touch of sweetness.


Paul Doering
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love that I can use whole wheat pizza dough to make it a healthier option.


Dan Bohara
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but this pizza changed my mind. The sweetness of the potatoes paired perfectly with the savory fontina cheese.


Hannah Newey
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This Fontina Sweet Potato Pizza was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet potatoes and tangy fontina cheese was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.