Avocado ‘N Everything Pizza
This Avocado ‘N Everything Pizza is a quick, comforting weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without the hassle of making dough from scratch. Using a simple buttermilk baking mix, you get a tender, slightly tangy crust that bakes up golden and crisp in under twenty minutes. The base of rich tomato sauce and sharp green onions provides a savory foundation for melted mozzarella, earthy mushrooms, and briny olives. The secret weapon? Fresh avocado slices added after baking. They remain cool and creamy, offering a luxurious texture contrast against the hot, cheesy toppings. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fragrant fresh basil, this pizza balances sweet, salty, and creamy flavors perfectly. It’s ideal for casual family meals, lazy Sundays, or when you crave a gourmet-style pizza without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it alongside a simple green salad for a complete, satisfying meal.
Description
This Avocado ‘N Everything Pizza is a quick, comforting weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without the hassle of making dough from scratch. Using a simple buttermilk baking mix, you get a tender, slightly tangy crust that bakes up golden and crisp in under twenty minutes. The base of rich tomato sauce and sharp green onions provides a savory foundation for melted mozzarella, earthy mushrooms, and briny olives. The secret weapon? Fresh avocado slices added after baking. They remain cool and creamy, offering a luxurious texture contrast against the hot, cheesy toppings. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fragrant fresh basil, this pizza balances sweet, salty, and creamy flavors perfectly. It’s ideal for casual family meals, lazy Sundays, or when you crave a gourmet-style pizza without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it alongside a simple green salad for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk baking mix
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced muchrooms
- 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced
- Fresh basil leaves, optional
Directions
- 1 Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk baking mix and hot water with a fork until a soft dough forms.- 3
Pat or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on an ungreased baking sheet or pizza pan.- 4
In a separate small bowl, mix together the tomato sauce and chopped green onion; spread this mixture evenly over the pizza dough.- 5
Top the sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms, sliced ripe olives, and tomato slices.- 6
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the toppings.- 7
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edge of the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.- 8
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately arrange the avocado slices over the hot toppings.- 9
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm.NoteTo prevent the avocado from browning, sprinkle the slices with a little lemon or lime juice before adding them to the hot pizza.
You can substitute the buttermilk baking mix with a quick bread mix or make a simple dough from flour, yeast, and water if preferred.
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce mixture.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though the avocado may darken slightly.
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