Pesto and Cheese Pizza – Bisquick Recipes

Prep

20

min
Total

45

min
Servings

8

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.

Ingredients

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

1

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.
2

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.
3

Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
4

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.

Recipe Tips

tip 1

For a heartier version, add 1/4 cup diced smoked ham to the pizza toppings.
tip 2

To add crispness to the crust, sprinkle cornmeal over the greased pan.

Nutrition

380 Calories, 23g Total Fat, 14g Protein, 30g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 Serving

Calories: 380

Calories from Fat: 210

Total Fat: 23g; 35%

Saturated Fat: 8g; 40%

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 25mg; 8%

Sodium: 930mg; 39%

Potassium: 150mg; 4%

Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 10%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 14g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 20%; 20%

Calcium: 40%; 40%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.