Mardi Gras Pizza

Health score
5%
Mardi Gras Pizza
39 min.
6
429kcal

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Bring the vibrant flavors of Mardi Gras to your kitchen with this irresistible Mardi Gras Pizza! This unique dish combines the zesty notes of Cajun cuisine with the comforting tradition of pizza, resulting in a mouthwatering fusion that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Imagine sinking your teeth into a crispy crust topped with savory Andouille sausage, succulent shrimp, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables, all smothered in creamy Alfredo sauce and melty mozzarella cheese.

Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply want to treat yourself and your family to something special, this pizza is the perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or any occasion that calls for good food and good company. In just 39 minutes, you can create a dish that’s not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. The combination of Cajun seasoning and garlic infuses every bite, making this pizza far from ordinary.

So roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and get ready to impress! With its delightful mix of textures and tastes, Mardi Gras Pizza is more than just a meal; it's a celebration on a plate. Let the good times roll as you savor each slice of this festive delight!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup alfredo sauce refrigerated prepared
  • ounces andouille sausage thinly sliced
  • 1.5 teaspoons creole seasoning 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5  bell pepper green very thinly sliced
  • 0.5  uncook pizza crust prepared uncooked
  • 0.3  onion red thinly sliced
  • ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • 0.5  bell pepper yellow very thinly sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • slotted spoon
  • pizza stone

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. (For a crispy crust, preheat a pizza stone on the lowest rack in the oven.)
  3. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat 6 minutes or until golden on all sides.
  4. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside.
  5. Drain all but 1 tablespoon oil.
  6. Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and garlic; saut over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, 2 minutes or until done. Set aside.
  7. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured baking sheet or pizza peel.
  8. Brush edges with oil; prick with a fork. If desired, transfer crust to pizza stone dusted with cornmeal or semolina flour; bake 5 minutes.
  9. Remove crust from oven; spread sauce to edges of crust, and top with sausage, shrimp, onion, and peppers.
  10. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Return pizza to oven, and bake 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories429kcal
Protein30.32%
Fat51.18%
Carbs18.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21
Glycemic Load
0.38
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.594782471657%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.57mg
Isorhamnetin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:428.81kcal
21.44%
Fat:24.36g
37.47%
Saturated Fat:9.94g
62.1%
Carbohydrates:19.8g
6.6%
Net Carbohydrates:18.82g
6.84%
Sugar:2.02g
2.25%
Cholesterol:190.17mg
63.39%
Sodium:890.26mg
38.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.46g
64.92%
Vitamin C:27.05mg
32.78%
Phosphorus:326.38mg
32.64%
Calcium:229.75mg
22.98%
Zinc:2.82mg
18.82%
Selenium:12.81µg
18.3%
Copper:0.35mg
17.39%
Vitamin B12:1.02µg
16.95%
Vitamin B3:2.53mg
12.65%
Potassium:407.57mg
11.64%
Iron:2.02mg
11.21%
Magnesium:41.7mg
10.43%
Vitamin A:471.85IU
9.44%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.32%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.9%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.35%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.11%
Vitamin D:0.64µg
4.28%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.17%
Fiber:0.98g
3.92%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.49%
Vitamin K:3.22µg
3.07%
Folate:7.35µg
1.84%
Source:My Recipes