Indulge in a culinary journey with our grilled Margherita pepperoni on focaccia with sun-dried tomato olio. This delectable dish tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures. The chewy, airy focaccia bread serves as the perfect base for the savory toppings. Slices of juicy pepperoni and tangy sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of umami and sweetness, while the creamy mozzarella cheese melts perfectly, creating a gooey, irresistible center. The finishing touch comes from the fragrant basil pesto, which adds a fresh, herbaceous note to each bite. Alongside this main recipe, we'll also guide you through making the sun-dried tomato olio, a flavorful condiment that elevates the dish with its vibrant color and tangy taste. This versatile olio can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or even as a salad dressing. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll ensure your homemade grilled Margherita pepperoni on focaccia with sun-dried tomato olio turns out perfect every time.
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FOCACCIA WITH ROSEMARY AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 3h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the dough: Fill a small bowl with hot tap water. Let the water sit in the bowl for 2 minutes to warm the bowl, then dump it out. In the warmed bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, 1 tablespoon of the flour and 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F). Let stand about 5 minutes. (The mixture will be creamy and slightly bubbly; if it isn't, start over with new yeast.)
- In a large bowl, mix together the kosher salt and remaining 2 1/2 cups flour. Make a well in the center and stir in the yeast mixture, olive oil and 3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) with a wooden spoon. Mix until the dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl (it will be sticky). If the dough looks dry, add an additional 2 tablespoons warm water. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead with floured hands until soft and elastic, about 8 minutes. Form into a ball. (If using a stand mixer, mix on medium speed until soft and elastic, 4 to 7 minutes.) Brush another large bowl with olive oil. Add the dough and roll to coat with the oil. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Stretch the dough into the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- For the topping: Use your fingertips to dimple the dough. Brush with the oil, top with the sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from the baking dish and allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and more flaky sea salt.
GRILLED MARGHERITA® PEPPERONI ON FOCACCIA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO OLIO
Toasty focaccia topped with crisp Margherita® Pepperoni slices, melted Provolone cheese and fresh arugula, all drizzled with a rich sun-dried tomato olio.
Provided by Margherita Meats
Categories Margherita® Meats
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For the sun-dried tomato olio: Combine the sun-dried tomato pesto, mayonnaise, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir until well blended.
- In medium saucepan, fry Margherita® Pepperoni over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until edges begin to curl.
- Toast or grill sliced focaccia until crispy.
- Layer pepperoni and cheese on the bottom slices of focaccia bread, distributing evenly among the 4 sandwiches. For melted cheese, place built sandwich bottoms on baking sheet. Bake at 225 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Remove sandwich bottoms from heat. Add sun-dried tomato olio, top with baby arugula, close with top half of bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 48.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 1745.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CRISPY GRILLED PIZZA MARGHERITA
Pizza on an outdoor grill is a great alternative to oven-cooked pizza. If you love crispy crust, this is for you. Note: cook time is relatively short, so alternative toppings like uncooked sausage or other meats may not cook fully.
Provided by OXSALIDA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Place pizza dough in a bowl to rise 2 to 3 times the original size, about 1 hour. Flour a work surface and a rolling pin. Divide dough in half; roll each half to a 10- to 12-inch diameter circle.
- Place pizza dough rounds on the preheated grill using a wooden paddle (pizza peel) and close lid; cook until grill marks appear on the bottom of each round, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from grill and flip over on a work surface. Lower grill heat to medium.
- Brush each round with olive oil. Spread half the Asiago cheese on each crust; add tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer pizzas to grill with wooden paddle and close lid. Cook until bottom of rounds is cooked with grill marks and cheese is melted, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 966.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
GRILLED MARGHERITA® PEPPERONI ON FOCACCIA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO OLIO
Toasty focaccia topped with crisp Margherita® Pepperoni slices, melted Provolone cheese and fresh arugula, all drizzled with a rich sun-dried tomato olio.
Provided by Margherita Meats
Categories Margherita® Meats
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For the sun-dried tomato olio: Combine the sun-dried tomato pesto, mayonnaise, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir until well blended.
- In medium saucepan, fry Margherita® Pepperoni over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until edges begin to curl.
- Toast or grill sliced focaccia until crispy.
- Layer pepperoni and cheese on the bottom slices of focaccia bread, distributing evenly among the 4 sandwiches. For melted cheese, place built sandwich bottoms on baking sheet. Bake at 225 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Remove sandwich bottoms from heat. Add sun-dried tomato olio, top with baby arugula, close with top half of bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 82.6 mg, Fat 48.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 1745.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GRILLED PIZZA MARGHERITA
Categories Cheese Tomato Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Mozzarella Basil Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes 2 (9-inch) pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make sauce and prepare cheese:
- If using fresh tomatoes, cut an X (just through skin) in each, at end opposite stem, and immerse in boiling water for 10 seconds. Transfer to cold water with a slotted spoon, then peel.
- Seed and chop tomatoes (fresh or canned).
- Simmer tomatoes, salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until very thick and reduced to about 1 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Toss together mozzarella and remaining tablespoon oil.
- Form pizza rounds:
- Do not punch down dough. Gently dredge 1 ball of dough in a bowl of flour to coat, then transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Holding 1 edge of floured dough in the air with both hands and letting bottom touch work surface, carefully move hands around edge of dough (like turning a steering wheel), allowing weight of dough to stretch round to roughly 7 inches in diameter. Lay dough round flat on floured surface and continue to stretch by pressing dough with your fingertips, working from center outward to edge, stretching it into a 9-inch round. Transfer to a large floured tray and make another round in same manner, then place it next to other round. Lightly rub a long sheet of plastic wrap with flour, then invert loosely over pizza rounds and let them stand to puff slightly while preparing grill, 10 to 20 minutes.
- To prepare charcoal grill:
- Open vents on bottom of grill and on lid. Light a heaping chimneyful of charcoal and pour it evenly over 2 opposite sides of bottom rack (you will have a double or triple layer of charcoal), leaving clear a 9-inch-wide strip in middle (for grilling over indirect heat).
- Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds.
- To prepare gas grill:
- Preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
- To grill pizzas by either method:
- Remove plastic wrap from both rounds of dough and lightly brush dough with some oil. Carefully flip dough rounds, oiled sides down, with your hands onto middle of lightly oiled grill rack and brush top of each with oil. Grill crusts, uncovered, until undersides are golden brown (rotate them if 1 side of grill is hotter than the other), 2 to 3 minutes on gas grill or 4 to 6 minutes on charcoal grill.
- Flip crusts over with tongs and a spatula and top each crust with half of tomato sauce, spreading evenly over dough and leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over sauce and grill pizzas, covered with grill lid, until undersides are golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes on gas grill or 5 minutes on charcoal grill.
- Scatter basil over pizzas.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO FOCACCIA
This bread looks inviting and doesn't disappoint when you take a bite. The sun-dried tomatoes and red onions give it an extra-special appearance, fit for any celebratory meal. -Kathy Katz, Ocala, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h
Yield 2 loaves (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine chopped sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. , In bread machine pan, place the V8 juice, oil, softened tomatoes, cheese, parsley, sugar, salt, basil, garlic powder, flours and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , In a small bowl, combine slivered tomatoes and boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and pat dry with paper towels. , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch down. Divide in half; roll each portion into a 9-in. circle. Transfer to two greased 9-in. round baking pans. , Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make 1/4-in. indentations in dough. Arrange tomato slivers and onion slices over dough; press down lightly. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with oil. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To make the focaccia dough, you can use active dry yeast or instant yeast. If using active dry yeast, proof the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar for 5 minutes before adding it to the flour mixture.
- If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can substitute chopped fresh tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
- To make the sun-dried tomato olio, you can use any type of olive oil. However, extra virgin olive oil will give you the best flavor.
- When grilling the focaccia, be sure to preheat the grill to medium-high heat. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the grill.
- Once the focaccia is grilled, let it cool for a few minutes before topping it with the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Conclusion:
This grilled margherita pepperoni on focaccia with sun-dried tomato olio is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a summer cookout. The focaccia is light and fluffy, the mozzarella cheese is gooey and melted, the pepperoni is crispy, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy sweetness. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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