For the crust, I combined 2 cups shredded mozzarella, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and three eggs. (The next time I make this, I am going to reduce the fat content by using 3/4 cup egg whites instead of whole eggs.)
After combining well, I spread the mixture thinly and evenly into a rectangle on a sheet pan that was lined with a silicone baking mat. It baked for 10 minutes at 450 degrees. When done, I allowed it to cool a bit. You can also use parchment paper, but keep the temp at or below 425 degrees.
While it was baking, I prepared my other ingredients. Since they wouldn't be in the oven long, it was best to pre-cook them. I cooked up some bulk Italian sausage, zucchini noodles, onions, and peppers, which I then sprinkled onto the slightly cooled crust. My daughter is going through a vegetarian phase, so her half didn't get any sausage. Her loss. I didn't even use tomato sauce for this pizza (because I didn't have any on hand), but of course, you can. I added thin slices of fresh tomatoes instead. I sprinkled a little more mozzarella over the toppings, and put under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes.
Look at this thing! A delicious S pizza!
As my daughter was eating it, she told me that it tasted better than any of the junk food she could get at our local convenience store.
Um, thanks - I think.
The following day, I had some leftover cooked sausage, so for lunch I sauteed some peppers and onions, added the sausage to reheat, threw in some chopped fresh basil from my garden, and then topped this concoction with mozzarella cheese. Into a 375 degree oven went my pan until the cheese was all melty. My side dish was a salad of halved cherry tomatoes that I sprinkled with balsamic vinegar and basil.
Delicious and filling! It was like having an Italian sausage with peppers and onions at Boston’s Fenway Park, only without the bun.
Buon appetito!
*Update: The crust made with cheese and egg whites turned out beautifully!
*Update: The crust made with cheese and egg whites turned out beautifully!
