Yes, you read that right. I said pickle pizza... and not only is it slammin', but I have the easy recipe for you!
Pickle Pizza
If you are looking for a funky, but easy appetizer that your friends have surely not had before and will definitely remember... well here you go. Who wouldn't remember being served pickle pizza...lol.
Making Pickle Pizza
The thing is the pickles are finely chopped, and mixed with pickled garlic and chili paste, so it isn't like your guests will be getting a big hunk of pickle. The flavor is spread out and sporting garlicy heat (Yes, I will be slathering this "relish" on plenty of other things, really soon). The pizzas are made on standard size pita pockets, so when cut up each slice is about the size of a nacho, perfect for appetizers.
While I made these pizzas on pita bread, a flatbread crust or my easy homemade 2 ingredient pizza crust would also be quick options for making the pickle pizza.
Sharp cheddar is used to top these peppery pickle pizzas, since few other cheeses could stand up to the tangy heat of the spread. If you think guests will be leery of trying a pickle pizza, just call them Firecracker Pita Pizza... due to the burst of flavor in you mouth (and that was on my short list of names).
Pickle Lover Recipes
If you are game to try pickle pizza, you have got to be a true pickle lover.
Try my Dill Pickle Pasta Salad on the side and make my Ham Pickle Dip as an appetizer and you will be in Pickle Heaven!
Pickle Pizza
Ingredients
- 3 Farmer's Garden Dill Pickle Spears
- 3-4 of the pickled garlic cloves from bottom of the Farmer's Garden pickle jar
- 1 tbs Sambal Oelek chili paste
- 4 pita pockets
- approx. 4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded or shaved
- **optional** chopped parsley basil or scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Chop the pickles, then place in small food processor with the pickled garlic & sambal oelek. Pulse until it is a fine chopped relish.
- Toast the pitas in oven until lightly browned and starting to crisp. Remove.
- Smear the peppery pickle relish evenly over the pitas, then sprinkle on sharp cheddar.
- Pop them back in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly. (Opt to pop under broiler for this step if you prefer).
- Cut each pita into 6 wedges, and sprinkle with chopped herbs if you like. Serve promptly.
Karen says
I love those mixed veggie pickles. I remember fighting with my brother for the cauliflower pickles when I was young.
Kecia says
I love me some pickles, but I haven't tried this new variety. I like making fried pickles with mine!!
Lynsey @MoscatoMom says
I saw those in the store the other day! They look delish! I LOVE pickles on anything - though I admit - I never thought about putting them on pizza! LOL
Theresa. Gould @ Faith and Family Reviews says
This sounds so neat! I think my older girls would like it not sure about the little ones though 🙂
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Mmm! That pickle pizza actually looks VERY tasty!
Melissa says
YUM! I love pickles on anything!!!
Penelope Guzman says
This looks so good! I can actually taste the zestiness, and I love the width of the crust, perfect!
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting says
OMG you just combined my son's two favorite things in this world!!!
Denine, from WeKnowStuff says
I'll admit pickles are not my favorite but I may just give them a try with this delicious looking pizza recipe!!!!
Teresa Foskey says
I so need to make this. My youngest is pickle obsessed. Can't wait to try it.
Liz Mays says
That might be the way to get me to actually try pickles again!
Kimberly Grabinski says
This sounds interesting. I love pickles AND pizza! This is the one of the few brands of pickles we buy!
Shell Feis says
Pickle pizza sounded SUPER weird at first but since it's all cut up & such that makes more sense and sounds much better!