Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza

Description

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1½ cups cooked rice
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ to ¾ cup tomato sauce
• ¼ teaspoon basil leaves
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
• ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Procedures

1. Combine rice, egg and Cheddar cheese. Press into buttered 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 400 °F for 4 minutes.
2. Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder and oregano. Spread over rice crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Layer ½ cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms. Top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese and parsley.
4. Bake at 400 °F for 8 to 10 minutes.