Alright, let’s talk about Christmas Eve pizza. You’re wiped out from all the holiday prep, your stomach’s growling, and cooking a fancy meal is the last thing you want to do. Enter the easy Christmas Eve pizza – a lifesaver when you’re too tired to deal with anything complicated.
First things first, swing by the grocery store and grab these ingredients:
- Fresh pizza dough (most stores have this in the refrigerated section)
- Tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Canned pineapple pieces
- Fresh tomatoes
- Onion
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil
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Now, let’s get cooking:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you’ve got a pizza stone, throw it in there while the oven heats up.
- Take the dough out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you start. Cold dough is a pain to work with.
- Slice up your tomatoes and onion. Drain the pineapple pieces.
- Dust your counter with flour and stretch out the dough. Don’t worry if it’s not perfectly round – rustic is in.
- If you’re using a pizza stone, sprinkle some cornmeal on a pizza peel. No peel? Just use the back of a baking sheet. This will help slide the pizza into the oven.
- Transfer your stretched dough onto the peel or baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border around the edge for the crust.
- Sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese. Don’t go overboard – too much cheese and your pizza will be a soggy mess.
- Add your toppings: tomato slices, pineapple pieces, and onion.
- Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top.
- Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot stone in the oven. If you’re not using a stone, just put the baking sheet straight in.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes. Keep an eye on it – you want the crust golden and the cheese bubbly.
- Once it’s done, take it out and let it cool for a few minutes. Trust me, burning the roof of your mouth on molten cheese is not the way to start your Christmas celebrations.
- Tear up some fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the top.
That’s it. Slice it up and dig in. This pizza is perfect for when you’re exhausted from wrapping presents and decking the halls. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’ll fill you up without hours of prep and cleanup.
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Pro tips:
- If you’ve got leftovers, reheat them in a skillet. Way better than the microwave.
- Feel free to switch up the toppings. Got some leftover ham? Throw it on there.
- A sprinkle of red pepper flakes gives it a nice kick.
This Christmas Eve pizza isn’t fancy. It’s not gourmet. But when you’re tired and hungry, it hits the spot. Plus, it’s way better than eating another candy cane for dinner.
So there you have it. Your easy, no-fuss Christmas Eve dinner solution. Because let’s face it, you’ve got enough on your plate (pun intended) without worrying about cooking a complicated meal. Enjoy your pizza, put your feet up, and get ready for the big day tomorrow. Merry Christmas, and don’t forget to leave a slice out for Santa – he might appreciate a break from all those cookies.
