3.26.2009

Upside Down Pizzas

I really love these Pizzas. The first time we had them was in Chicago at Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder. They were delicious and incredibly unhealthy, which sometimes makes things even better. I have worked out a way for us to eat them at home without feeling like we are giving in to grease.

Upside Down Pizzas -makes 4 ramekins full (we each eat 2)

Ingredients:

1 c pizza dough ( I suggest making your own, it is so easy and fast- only needs to rise for an hour, but most grocery stores do sell it now)
1 c mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
3 c tomato sauce
1/2 onion
toppings I included: spinach, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and asparagus, feel free to use any toppings that you like on a pizza

1. Spray with pam ramekins or bowls that can go in the oven
2. cover the bottom with cheese
3. mix sauce and toppings together
4. pour sauce into ramekins, should make it 3/4 of the way up
5. roll out dough into 4 circles and cover the ramekins, cut a slit in each
6. Bake at 400 until the top is browned
7. To serve cut around the sides of the ramekin and flip onto a plate

The important thing to remember with this recipe is that it is all about the sauce. I use a fresh sauce and lots of veggies in mine, that is why it's healthy. Feel free to fill it with store bought sauce and sausage (I'm sure it will be delicious) just remember it won't have quite the same effect.

Small note: This last time I forgot to spray my pans so the cheese stuck and I had to scrape it out. It worked out fine but not quite so pretty...

6 comments:

hollie said...

another good idea. Too bad I'm on a diet

Sarah said...

great idea... finally going to put those ramekins to use!

merideth said...

mmmm this looks yummy.

Jessica Edwards said...

That does look yummy.. I think I am going to try it :)

Michelle @ Twig said...

I'm really enjoying reading about the origin of foods as well as new ideas for dishes, thanks!

Marianne said...

Joy! Awesome new blog! Thanks for scaling it down for two! :) I'm making this pizza tonight. Yummm...