French Quarter Sausage,
Red Beans and Rice Pizza

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (12 inch) prepared pizza crust
• 1 1/2 cups chopped andouille or smoked sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can red or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, or as desired
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as desired
• 1/2 cup cooked white rice
• 8 ounces (2 cups) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup chopped and seeded plum tomatoes

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a medium, nonstick skillet placed over medium heat, sauté sausage for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add beans, ground red pepper, salt and black pepper, stirring until heated through.
4. Spread bean mixture over pizza crust; sprinkle with rice, cheese and tomatoes.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Attribution

National Hot Dog and Sausage Council