PESTO AND CHEESE PIZZA

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This is what we call a painless pizza! A favorite for sharing, and even better not to. Make your very own Italian-inspired creation from the comfort of your own home, quick and easy with Bisquick™. The simple ingredients keep this pizza fresh, vibrant and to the point.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2/3 cup very hot water
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 sticks (1 oz each) mozzarella string cheese, cut in half lengthwise
1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container)
1 bag (7 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese with sun-dried tomatoes and basil or plain mozzarella cheese (1 3/4 cups)
1 1/2 cups 1/8-inch strips yellow, red and green bell peppers

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, water and oil with fork until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Cover; let stand 8 minutes.
  • Pat or press dough in bottom and 1 inch over side of pizza pan. Place string cheese along edge of dough, overlapping if necessary. Fold 1-inch edge of dough over and around cheese; press to seal.
  • Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
  • Spread pesto over warm crust. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese; top with bell peppers and remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Friessein
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Overall, I thought this pizza was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


loyd siampuma
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pizza turned out really dry.


Rozy Dhaliwal
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This pizza was a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's just because I didn't use enough pesto.


Mode Omar
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I'm always looking for new pizza recipes to try, and this one didn't disappoint. It was delicious!


Wafa Khan
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This pizza is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


Shakir Official
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I love that this recipe uses fresh basil. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Angel Lima
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Simeon Ruth
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I had some trouble getting the crust to cook evenly, but overall this pizza was still very good.


Amahle Nosipho Mdabe
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This pizza was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Dashrath Chaudhary
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this pizza. The cheese and pesto flavors complemented each other perfectly.


hammad ullah
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are fantastic. I highly recommend it.


HINDU MUZAMIR
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I made this pizza for a party and it was a total success! Everyone loved it.


Milton Enrique Sobalvarro Brenes
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This pesto and cheese pizza was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.