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Top 10 Mistakes that will Ruin A Homemade Pizza

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4) Not pre-cooking certain toppings

Although it's true that most toppings will get in enough cook time on the pizza, some need a bit of extra attention. Of course, any meats that you wouldn't eat raw need to be cooked through first. But it can also be a good idea to pre-cook tougher vegetables like asparagus, sweet potato or eggplant, to make sure they're perfectly tender for your first bite! Likewise, pre-cooking mushrooms helps draw out their excess water and lets you season them ahead of time for more flavor.


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VIDEO: Easy Cheesy Mini Pizzas

We are definitely making these Easy Cheesy Mini Pizzas for our next party!

Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough (homemade or store bought)
  • Shredded cheese
  • Pizza sauce
  • Cured ham, shredded
  • 4 eggs
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh basil

Method

  1. Roll out the dough
  2. Use a small bowl to cut the dough into rounds
  3. Add shredded cheese
  4. Place in oven on an oven tray afr 10 min at 355°F
  5. Put each dough round into a ramekin
  6. Add 1 tbsp pizza sauce, a handful of shredded cured ham 
  7. Break an egg into each pizza
  8. Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and a basil leaf
  9. Place in oven for another 15 mins at 355°F
  10. Garnish with parsley and a pinch of pepper
  11. Serve and enjoy!