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Writer's pictureAbby Brown

Pepperoni Pizza - Allergy Free CookBook

Updated: Sep 19

Pepperoni pizza is the simplest base pizza that starts the journey into more complex pizza meals. A decent frozen gluten free pepperoni pizza can be bought and improved. A pan sized pizza is the perfect testing grounds for new ingredient combinations. Pepperoni is a combination of beef, pork, and spices. Some spice sensitive people cannot eat it at all. While others can only eat specific bands, or perhaps only turkey pepperoni. Turkey pepperoni is firmer, darker, and more solid than beef and pork pepperoni. It also has less of a spicy aftertaste. Any pepperoni leftovers can be used another time.


Pre Cook Preparation:

A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours

B. Timer set for preparation time set for 30 minutes before you plan to put the food in the oven

C. Stay with meal


Meal Adaptations:

Physical Accommodations:

Electric mixer, or lightly mix and pour into the pan, allowing the baking process to complete mixing

Frozen or canned vegetables can be used

Large handled measuring cups and spoons

Large handled mixing spoons


Visual Accommodations:

Easily identifiable labeled ingredients

Long oven mitts

Brightly colored measuring cups, spoons, and bowls


Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:

Beef

Cheese (lactose)

Flour (gluten)

Mushrooms

Onions

Pepper

Pepperoni

Pizza sauce (tomatoes)

Pork

Spices

Turkey


Meatless Preparation Avoid:

Beef

Cheese

Pepperoni

Pork

Turkey

Substitute with: ________________


Utensils:

Cutting board

Knife

Measuring cups

2 Mixing bowls

Microwave safe cup

Spoon

Toothpick (round)

Pan:

To cook meat: oven safe pan, or frying pan

To bake pizza: a large pizza pan


Ingredients:


Meat:

3 ounces of sliced pepperoni (beef and pork, or turkey)


Vegetables:

Optional:

3 ounces of mushrooms

1/4 cup diced onions


Other ingredients:

4 ounces of shredded cheese (gluten and lactose free)

1 large pizza crust (gluten free)

3.5 ounces of pizza sauce (1/4 of a 14 ounce jar)


Preparation time: 20 minutes


Preparation:

1. Place the frozen pizza crust on the pizza pan.

2. Spoon and spread 3.5 ounces of pizza sauce (1/4 of a 14 ounce jar) on the crust.

3. Sprinkle 2 ounces of shredded cheese on the crust. About 1/4 of a bag.

4. Place 3 ounces of pepperoni around the crust in nice geometric circles.

5. Sprinkle optional ingredients, such as 3 ounces of mushrooms and 1/4 cup of diced onions.

6. Sprinkle remaining 2 ounces of cheese on top.

7. Place pan in oven and set timer.


Cook Temperature: 425 degrees


Cook Time: About 18 minutes


Servings: 2 to 4


Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings

Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer

Fridge safe: 1 to 2 days ** Per What's Cooking America Storage Chart link in Resources

Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months ** Per What's Cooking America Storage Chart link in Resources


Reheat Instructions:


Microwave: Time and temp may vary.

1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).

2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.

3. Minimum 2 minutes.

Add your microwave time here: _____________.


Stove Top: Not recommended


Oven Directions: Time and temp may vary.

1. Place in oven safe pan.

2. Add a little water.

3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.

Add your oven time here: _____________.








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