How to make homemade pizza with leftover mixed meats

Got home from a long day of speaking and visiting small businesses around the state on Thursday. Jodi was out at dinner and I was facing a fridge with random food items. So of course, I opted to grab the pizza dough in the fridge and make a leftover pizza.

Half-cut dried meats from our last dinner party did the trick for the toppings. Pepperoni, soppressata, and some hot capicola sliced up and ready to cook. I rolled out the dough in a pan with a little avocado oil and preheated the oven to 475.

After letting the oven heat up and the dough come to room temp, I added salt, pepper, oregano, and hot pepper to the dough.

On the side, I took the meats and a variety of leftover cheeses: American, provolone, and cheddar all in a leftover bag in the fridge.

I had half an onion left over as well. Once the oven preheated, the dough went in with the sliced onions.

After 4 minutes, I pulled it out, half cooked, and added a spread of crushed garlic topped with the cheese bits/slices and then the meat.

Another 4 minutes at a lower temp of 400 so it didn't burn and out of the oven. At the halfway point, I take a metal spatula and make sure the dough is not sticking to the baking sheet.

Let it rest for about 5 minutes and then cut with a pizza cutter or a pair of scissors. Serve with beer, bourbon, or water, and enjoy!

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Bill Spadea. Any opinions expressed are Bill's own. Bill Spadea is on the air weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talkin’ Jersey, taking your calls at 1-800-283-1015.

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