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Morels, Asparagus, and Smoked Ham Pizza

Here's how you make Morels, Asparagus, and Smoked Ham Pizza
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  • Servings: 4-8
  • Prep: 5-10m
  • Cook: 15-20m
    • The following recipe serves 4-8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Pizza crusts (1 to 2 pizza crusts use your own recipe, premade crusts, flat bread, etc)
  • Olive oil
  • TOPPING
  • 5 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, sliced (see note below for using dried)
  • 1/4 cup shallots, sliced
  • 4 ounces asparagus, cut on an angle in 2" pieces
  • 1 cup fontina cheese (gruyere or swiss could be substituted)
  • 2 to 3 slices smoked ham, thin sliced and cut into strips (prosciutto is also very nice, use your favorite)
  • 2 tablespoons sherry (or white wine)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • Garnish (optional)
  • 1 cup baby arugula or micro greens
  • Olive oil
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Pizza Crust ... Whatever crust you decide to use - prepare it by lightly brushing with olive oil. Now, I prefer to cook on a pizza stone; but, use a sheet pan, or whatever method you like. Don't forget - if using a pizza stone, make sure to preheat it. Also, if making your own crust, I actually prefer a free form style; it fits the earthy rustic toppings.

  • Step 2: Toppings ... Melt the butter and red pepper flakes on medium heat in a saute pan. Add the shallots, mushrooms, sherry or white wine, and cook 4 minutes until tender; then, add the asparagus and thyme, and cook another 2 minutes.

  • Step 3: Note on Morels: This recipe uses fresh Morels, which are available in the spring. Many online stores carry them, from March through July. Dried can be substituted, but would need to be re-hydrated. Then cooked according to the directions for the pizza topping. Dried are equally as good, but will have a little different flavor in the end.

  • Step 4: Pizza ... Top the pizza crust with the morels and asparagus mix, cheese, and ham. Note: For the ham, I simply pick up a few slices from my local deli. And, you can really use any ham you like - a good smoked ham is my favorite; but, prosciutto is also very nice.

  • Step 5: Bake ... Make sure to bake according to your pizza crust instructions. I usually have my oven at 450-475 when I use my pizza stone, and the pizzas take 10-15 minutes. Obviously this will depend on the type of crust you are using.

  • Step 6: Serve and ENJOY! ... Cut into slices and enjoy. Finish with some micro greens on top, and a drizzle of olive oil - optional, but really good!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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