Cheesy Tomato and Bell Pepper Pizzas
6 pizzas
Ingredients
- 3 packages prebaked Italian pizza crusts (6 inch) or 6 pita breads (6 inch) 10 oz each
- 6 oz1⁄3- less-fat cream cheese Neufchâtel or regular cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package)
- 6 tablespoons basil pesto
- 4 plum Roma tomatoes , sliced
- ¾ cup yellow bell pepper 1⁄2-inch pieces
- 4 medium green onions sliced (1⁄4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 oz
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F.
- On ungreased large cookie sheet, place pizza crusts.
- Spread cream cheese on pizza crusts to within 1⁄4 inch of edges.
- Gently spread pesto over cream cheese.
- Top with tomatoes, bell pepper and onions.
- Sprinkle with basil and both cheeses.
- Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
Notes & Wine Advice
Keep prebaked pizza crusts or pita bread on hand for impromptu meals and snacks. You can top them a thousand ways to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Nutrition values
Calories: 620 kcal