Make it – Stuffed Crust ZA

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This recipe was posted quite some time ago, but I’m posting it again because the Mister’s birthday’s coming up and it’s the meal he’s requested I make. If he deems it delicious enough for his birthday dinner, I figured those of you who missed it the first time might be interested in trying it yourself!

Some background info: The Mister is OBSESSED with Pizza Hut’s stuffed crust pizza. I realize that obsessed is a strong word and some people may even tend to over-use it. To put it simply, obsessed doesn’t even do his adoration for the stuffed crust justice. Bottom line: he loves the stuff.

Now, yes, this particular za is one tasty pie, but I’ll tell ya, I’m not real wild about the calorie and fat count. Half the pizza is more than 1,100 calories! (and you all know the Mister and I go ‘halfsies,’ cuz that’s how we roll).

I knew that some creative thinking and time in the kitchen could present an equally delicious treat that didn’t contain all the nasty fat and calories.

People, I DID IT! Not only did I manage to cut the calories to 750 calories for HALF the pizza, but it turned out even MORE delicious than the original. I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but… I WILL (TOOT! TOOT!). Because I am kind of a genius.

Here’s what you’ll need:

2/3 cup Kraft 2% mozzarella cheese

2/3 cup pizza sauce (we used Mid’s)

Whole wheat pizza dough (The Mister’s favorite is Whole Foods’ Multigrain)

Reduced fat string cheese (6 pieces) (we used Sargentio’s)

Step one: Using your hands, spread the dough into a pie shaped circle.

Step two: Fold the edges of the dough over pieces of string cheese (make sure you seal the dough, or the cheese with melt out). forming a crust. Continue around the entire pie.

Step 3: Top with sauce, cheese and Italian seasonings

Step 4: Bake according to directions given with the dough

Step 5: ENJOY!

What do you typically request for your Birthday dinner? I have a special cake I’ll be making, as well – I can’t wait to share the recipe!

7 Responses to “Make it – Stuffed Crust ZA”

  1. Katharine said:

    This looks PHENOM! Pizza is on my list of things to make, and this will be the perfect addition to it! :)

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  2. Diana @ frontyardfoodie said:

    Whoa! Gorgeous! That looks really super good and I’m so impressed at how it turned out!

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  3. Shanna (shannalikebanana.wordpress.com) said:

    YUM! I never thought to make my own stuffed crust but could have a hay-day with all the fun stuff to put in it1

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  4. Ashley said:

    Drool
    Swooooooon

    I am adding this recipe to my many pizza variations :-)

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  5. Whitney said:

    holy cow I never even put two and two together with that creation.

    Congrats on conquering an awesome looking pizza. I can’t wait to try it out.

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