Provencal Pizza Bites

Submitted by melijohns

"This appetizer showcases a unique combination of ingredients. You may use prepared pesto to cut down on preparation time, then adjust the rest of the ingredients accordingly."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 pizza
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) can pizza dough, refrigerated
• 1 1⁄2 cups basil leaves, fresh and firmly packed into measuring cup
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated and divided
• 2⁄3 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted, and divided
• 2 garlic cloves, cut in half
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces smoked turkey, cubed
• 1 cup sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

directions

1. Unroll pizza dough, and press into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. Set aside.
2. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add basil, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, and garlic. Process 1 minute or until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. With processor running, pour olive oil through food chute in a slow steady stream until combined.
3. Spread basil mixture over pizza dough, leaving 1/2 inch border on all sides. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, turkey, red pepper, artichokes, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, and remaining 1/3 cup walnuts.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 425^ for 30 minutes or until crust is golden and mozzareella cheese melts.
5. Cut into rectangles.