Cool California Pizza

Name: Cool California Pizza
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls; 1/4 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced and divided or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; 2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced and divided or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped

Directions

1

Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles; on a baking stone, arrange dough triangles into a circle with their points toward the center; with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 12-inch circle, pressing seams together to seal.
2

Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until light golden-brown; remove from oven and cool completely.
3

Stir together Parmesan and cream cheeses until smooth; add garlic and half the basil; mix well.
4

Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over top of baked crust; top with vegetables and remaining basil; cut into squares.
5

NOTE: Two teaspoons dried basil my be used if you don't have fresh basil.