Recipe for cooking French Quarter Sausage, Red Beans and Rice Pizza

Quick Meals- Salad and Pizza :: Dinner Pizzas

French Qt.er Sausage, Red Beans and Rice Pizza

Source: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council

1 (12-in.) prepared pizza crust
1 1/2 C. chopped andouille or smoked sausage
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 med. green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can red or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper, or as desired
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as desired
1/2 C. cooked white rice
8 oz. (2 C.) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 C. chopped and seeded plum tomatoes

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

In a med., nonstick skillet placed over med. heat, saut sausage for 3 to 4 min. Add beans, ground red pepper, salt and black pepper, stirring until heated through.

Spread bean mixture over pizza crust; sprinkle with rice, cheese and tomatoes. Bake for 8 to 10 min. or until cheese is melted.

Makes approximately 6 servings.