Garlic Butter Crusted Pizza

By jimihndrks-2

Ingredients

• ◦2 teaspoons olive oil
• ◦3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ◦1/2 teaspoon chopped roasted garlic or chopped garlic
• ◦1/2 teaspoon salt
• ◦1 can Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust
• ◦2 tablespoons butter, softened
• ◦1 tablespoon chopped roasted garlic or chopped garlic
• ◦8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• ◦1/4 cup fresh basil strips

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Grease large dark or nonstick cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray; set aside.

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add tomatoes, ½ teaspoon roasted garlic and the salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tomatoes are thickened, stirring frequently. Set aside; cool slightly.

Unroll dough on cookie sheet. Press out dough to 15×10-inch rectangle. In small bowl, mix butter and 1 tablespoon roasted garlic. Spread over dough. Bake 7 minutes; remove from oven

Evenly distribute tomato mixture over partially baked crust. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Sprinkle basil strips over pizza before serving.