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Family Meals Category FinalistJennifer Gritters Meijer |
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Jen Gritters is the Associate Research Chef for Meijer. A graduate from the Secchia
Institute for Culinary Education and in her final months at Michigan State University
for her Bachelors in food science.
She works as a Culinologist™ with a focus on new product development, reverse engineering bakery and deli. Chef Jen brings expertise in baked goods, sauce and dressing creation as well as a wealth of knowledge in formulation and sensory. Jen also contributes to major food publications and social media as a food writer. She can be seen on FOX17 and other media in the Midwest. Back to the Family Meals Finalists>> |
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"Cauliflower" Crust Pizza
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cauliflower Crust:
- 1 bag (14 ounces) frozen Pictsweet Cauliflower Florets
- 1 cup Eagle Mills® Gluten-Free All-Purpose Multigrain Flour Blend
- 1 tablespoon McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Basil & Garlic Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Kraft Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/3 cup Egg Beaters® Original
Pizza Topping:
- 1/2 cup Hunt’s® Garlic & Herb Pasta Sauce
- 1 cup Kraft Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 3/4 cup frozen Pictsweet 3 Pepper & Onion Blend, thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked Ham
- 1/4 cup Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tablespoon McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Basil & Garlic Seasoning
FOR the Cauliflower Crust, microwave cauliflower in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH until thawed. Place cauliflower in food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Mix flour, Seasoning and salt in large bowl. Add cauliflower, mozzarella cheese and Egg Beaters; mix until well blended. Press dough into a 12 to 14-inch round on large nonstick baking sheet.
BAKE in preheated 450°F oven 20 to 30 minutes or until crust is firm. If firmer crust is desired, flip crust onto another baking sheet. Return to oven. Bake until crust is browned and firm.
TO assemble the pizza, spread pasta sauce evenly over crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with vegetables, ham and Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with Seasoning. Return to oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cool slightly before cutting into 8 wedges.
Makes 4 servings.
