Crustless Pizza
by Nigella. Featured in KITCHENIntroduction
I wouldn't want to go bandying around the name of this recipe in Naples, but this is what I call it. If it helps, think of it as a cheese toastie, only without the bread. Whatever, it makes a fast and easy supper on days when you're too tired to think about what to cook. This gets made — pretty well makes itself — before you've even realised you're in the kitchen.
Where I've suggested some sliced chorizo to adorn the top, you could as easily sprinkle in some sweetcorn or snipped ham, or just about anything you fancy and can get away with. But rest assured, there are plenty of times I've cooked this without any final addition: just egg, flour, salt, milk and cheese. This is comfort: quicktime.
For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
I wouldn't want to go bandying around the name of this recipe in Naples, but this is what I call it. If it helps, think of it as a cheese toastie, only without the bread. Whatever, it makes a fast and easy supper on days when you're too tired to think about what to cook. This gets made — pretty well makes itself — before you've even realised you're in the kitchen.
Where I've suggested some sliced chorizo to adorn the top, you could as easily sprinkle in some sweetcorn or snipped ham, or just about anything you fancy and can get away with. But rest assured, there are plenty of times I've cooked this without any final addition: just egg, flour, salt, milk and cheese. This is comfort: quicktime.
For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
Ingredients
Serves: 2-4, depending on age and appetite
- 1 egg
- 100 grams plain flour
- Maldon sea salt flakes (to taste)
- 250 millilitres full fat milk
- butter for greasing
- 100 grams grated Cheddar cheese
- 50 grams small chorizo or pepperoni slices
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 1 cup whole milk
- butter for greasing
- 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces small chorizo or pepperoni slices
Method
You will need 1 x round ovenproof pie dish, approx. 20cm / 8in diameter.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/gas mark 6/400°F. Beat the egg with the flour, salt and milk to make a smooth batter.
- Grease a round ovenproof pie dish, then stir half the grated cheese into the batter, before pouring it into the dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Take the dish out of the oven, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and add the chorizo or pepperoni (if using) — or anything else — now, too. Return to the oven and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes.
- Once the cheese on top is melted and looks burnished gold on the crustless pizza, take it out of the oven and serve cut into slices. A green or tomato salad on the side would not be a bad idea...
You will need 1 x round ovenproof pie dish, approx. 20cm / 8in diameter.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/gas mark 6/400°F. Beat the egg with the flour, salt and milk to make a smooth batter.
- Grease a round ovenproof pie dish, then stir half the grated cheese into the batter, before pouring it into the dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Take the dish out of the oven, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and add the chorizo or pepperoni (if using) — or anything else — now, too. Return to the oven and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes.
- Once the cheese on top is melted and looks burnished gold on the crustless pizza, take it out of the oven and serve cut into slices. A green or tomato salad on the side would not be a bad idea...
Additional Information
MAKE AHEAD / STORE:
It is not advisable to make ahead or store.
MAKE AHEAD / STORE:
It is not advisable to make ahead or store.
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Posted by Sullivan141 on 15th May 2020
Show more commentsThis is such a delightful little recipe. You know things are looking up when you have a dinner that turns out like pizza, Yorkshire pudding, and toasted cheese joined forces! You can top it any way you like, and it is so easy to make. Whenever I am too tired to think of what to make for dinner, this is almost always the answer!
I used rice flour with some baking powder and baking soda instead of plain flour and the result was a tasty gluten free pizza! Thank you Nigella
Yummo!!!!