Pizza with Swiss Chard, Sausage, and Mozzarella

Name: Pizza with Swiss Chard, Sausage, and Mozzarella
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Italian sausages, casings removed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 c. cornmeal; 1 ball fresh pizza dough (if frozen, make sure it's thawed); 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan; 1 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

By Anna Watson CarlPublished: Oct 2, 2015

Pizza with Swiss Chard, Sausage, and Mozzarella

Anna Watson Carl

Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

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Proof that making your own pizza is not pie in the sky.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Italian sausages, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 ball fresh pizza dough (if frozen, make sure it's thawed)
4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450° and lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then set aside.
2. Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook sausage, breaking up with a spoon, until crumbly and lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
3. Step 3Pour all but 1 tablespoon oil from pan, then add garlic and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Add chard in two batches, stirring until wilted, 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a colander to drain.
4. Step 4Spread cornmeal onto a clean work surface, roll out dough into a large oval or rectangle, and transfer to a greased baking sheet. Add half the mozzarella, sausage, and Swiss chard, then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
5. Step 5Bake pizza until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and cut into pieces.