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    5 Mar 4, 2016 Dinner  |   Jump to Recipe

    Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Pizza Recipe

    If you’ve ever enjoyed deep fried brussels sprout leaves, you’ll absolutely love this pizza recipe.

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    Brussels Sprout Proscuitto Pizza

    The flavors are simple here.  Start with a base of pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, salt and freshly ground black pepper.  Then, top with individual Brussel sprout leaves, thin slices of salty prosciutto and a dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.  When the pizza comes out of the oven, the prosciutto will be crispy and the sprouts will be beautifully blackened.  The nuttiness of the charred leaves is a perfect contrast to the salty richness of the pork and cheese.  What’s nice here as well is that the toppings don’t need to be cooked in advance, so you can easily wHip this up whenever a craving strikes.

    This Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Pizza recipe has quickly become a favorite at my house.  When we’re throwing a pizza party for friends or family, guests always request that we make this pizza.  Continue reading for the recipe.

    Brussels Sprout Proscuitto Pizza Ingredients

    Brussels Sprout Proscuitto Pizza Unbaked

    The only step that requires a little technique in this recipe is the preparation of the Brussels sprout leaves.  I start by trimming the stem end of each sprout (6 to 8 total will be used).  Any leaves that immediately fall off get collected in a medium bowl.  I then pull off the outer leaves, and I’ve found it’s easier to start pulling from the stem end rather than the top of the leaf.  If it becomes difficult to pull off the leaves, I will trim a little bit more off the stem end.  This process continues until all of the outer leaves have been pulled off and placed in the bowl.  The middle half of each sprout (with smaller leaves), can be used for another recipe.  Large Brussels sprouts are better here, because you can get a good amount of leaves from each sprout with minimal effort.  Smaller sprouts will require more work.

    Brussels Sprout Proscuitto Pizza

    Brussels Sprout Proscuitto Pizza

    Brussels Sprout and Prosciutto Pizza Recipe

    by Brandon Matzek
    5 from 4 votes
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    Servings 1 pizza

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 large brussels sprouts (or 8 - 10 smaller ones)
    • Olive oil
    • Kosher salt
    • 1 ball of pizza dough
    • 10 ounces grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
    • 3/4 cup canned tomato sauce
    • 2.5 - 3 ounces 5 slices prosciutto
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Trim the stem end of the brussels sprouts and peel off the outer leaves (go about halfway down). Place leaves in a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil (about 1 teaspoon). Using your hands, toss the leaves in the oil so they are evenly glistening. Season with a sprinkling of kosher salt. Set aside. Save the remaining sprouts for another use.
    • Preheat an oven to 500°F, and set an oven rack in the lowest possible position. Lightly coat a pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Stretch pizza dough into a round large enough to fit the pizza pan. Very lightly drizzle the dough with olive oil, using your hands to evenly spread the oil around. Sprinkle dough with a small pinch of kosher salt. Top pizza evenly with grated mozzarella cheese, then spread the sauce evenly over the cheese. It may seem like it's not enough sauce, but trust me, it is. Season with a sprinkling of kosher salt. Drape prosciutto slices around the surface of the pizza, then scatter brussels sprout leaves over top. Finish with several grinds of black pepper and an even dusting of Parmesan cheese.
    • Transfer pizza to the oven on the lowest rack and cook until the crust is golden brown (bottom and crust) and the cheese is nice and bubbly (9 - 11 minutes).
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    Categories: Dinner Tags: black pepper, brussels sprouts, kosher salt, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pizza dough, prosciutto, tomato sauce

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    Comments

    1. mary-clay | the open oven says

      March 4, 2016 at 11:44 am

      this pizza looks divine. I loooove fried brussels sprouts – these little leaves look so thin and crispy! paired with the prosciutto… yum. happy pizza friday!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:37 am

        Thanks Mary-Clay!!

        Reply
    2. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      March 4, 2016 at 11:56 am

      I love Brussels sprouts on pizza (or really any way possible) and your recipe is making me crave a big slice of pizza right now! Gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:37 am

        This one is inspired by Cucina Urbana! If only I could figure out the hot sauce recipe. Would go perfectly with this pizza.

        Reply
    3. Feestzaal says

      March 8, 2016 at 12:40 am

      5 stars
      Delicious !! I just love eating Prosciutto Pizza recipe. I would definitely prepare it from your given recipe. Thanks Brandon for sharing this post 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:36 am

        Thanks :)!!

        Reply
    4. Matt says

      March 9, 2016 at 9:30 am

      What an awesome pizza! Save me a slice or two, I’m on my way

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:29 am

        Will do. Thanks Matt 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says

      March 9, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Deep fried brussels sprout leaves?! Plus PIZZA? You, my friend, are speaking my language.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:22 am

        Yaaaaassss!!! Thanks Sarah 🙂

        Reply
    6. gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

      March 9, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      Damn that’s a fine looking pizza!!! And I love the sprouts addition 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:22 am

        Haha thanks Gerry!

        Reply
    7. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

      March 9, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Those singular leaves that fall off the Brussels sprouts in the fry pan are my favorite pieces. I love how you used them so beautifully on this pizza!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:21 am

        I love them too :). Thanks Brenda.

        Reply
    8. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

      March 9, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      This is TOTALLY the kind of ‘za that I want to munch tonight! I am obsessing over Brussels Sprouts, so I love that you used them here! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:21 am

        I am obsessed as well!! Thanks Taylor!

        Reply
    9. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

      March 9, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Oh yes! This gets 101% of my vote! I’d loooove this pizza! SO much better to taste a couple really good toppings than an overloaded mass of 12!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:14 am

        Agreed!! Thanks Christina.

        Reply
    10. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

      March 10, 2016 at 5:59 am

      I’ts like you’re speaking right to my soul, Brandon!! I love Bsprouts!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 10, 2016 at 10:00 am

        Me too!!! Thanks Megan 🙂

        Reply
    11. [email protected] says

      March 11, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      Perfect combo! I have a major love for brussels and pizza.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Me too :). Thanks Fabiola.

        Reply
    12. Alanna says

      March 11, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      Omgggg, I want to eat ALL these pizzas. Stunners, every one.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Thanks Alanna :)!

        Reply
    13. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

      March 12, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Yum … I do love fried Brussels sprouts (actually … Brussels sprouts practically any way at all!), so this looks amazing! And scrolling through your pizza recipes, too – oh my goodness – so many delicious ideas! 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Thanks Shelley!! Definitely give this a try. You’ll love it!

        Reply
    14. naomi says

      March 13, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      I’m gonna def have to try brussels sprouts on my next pizza! Love the flavors you have going on here.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 1:33 pm

        They’re seriously tasty 🙂

        Reply
    15. Jenn says

      March 30, 2016 at 3:50 am

      5 stars
      YUM! Do you have a favorite pizza dough recipe?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 3, 2016 at 2:15 pm

        Hi Jenn, I typically buy my pizza dough from a local pizzeria. A time-saving tip my aunt taught me when I was young.

        Reply
    16. Joleen @ Joleen Cuisine says

      April 10, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      OOOH I’m not too far from Cucina Urbana so I might just have to make a trip there with my girlfriends and order some myself!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        May 3, 2016 at 4:46 pm

        YES!!! And be sure to ask for some hot sauce. They make it in-house and it’s good on EVERYTHING.

        Reply

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