Bruschetta Pizza Recipe

By Booper-2

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
• 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
• 1 package (6 ounces) sliced turkey pepperoni
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Additional fresh basil leaves, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Top with pepperoni, sausage and cheese. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.

In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, sliced basil, oil, garlic, thyme, vinegar, salt and pepper. Spoon over pizza. Garnish with additional basil if desired.
Yield: 8 slices.