Pretty Little Cast Iron Skillet Pizzas

Irresistible Mini Cast Iron Skillet Pizzas

Pretty Little Cast Iron Skillet Pizzas

Ricotta & Mozzarella
with
Roasted Butternut Squash, Agave Syrup, Fried Sage, Violas
and
Arugula, Toasted Hazelnuts, Hazelnut Oil, Borage

I just couldn’t put them away, not just yet. Those mini cast iron skillets in which I served Shrimp & Grits last week were still hanging out on the counter…ready for the next irresistible presentation.

Inspired by my borage plant which is thriving in January and my violas which are still hanging on (condolences to my Chicago peeps), I set out to make some really pretty little pizzas.

Borage Arugula Pizza

Pretty Little Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Recipes

Pretty Little Cast Iron Skillet Pizzas

Cut butternut squash into small cubes. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast at 400°F until tender. At the same time, place empty skillets in the oven. When the squash is done, remove it from oven and crank up the heat to 500°. Keep the squash warm.

Mini Skillet Pizzas - Ricotta, Arugula, Hazelnut, Cranberry, Balsamic Syrup

How to get a perfect crust without a wood burning pizza oven? Two words. Cast. Iron.

Stretch out the pizza dough to fit the skillets. Place dough in the super-hot pre-heated skillets. Sprinkle with mozzarella then spoon ricotta on top.

Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil.

Bake at 500° for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is brown and crisp.

Pretty Little Cast Iron Skillet Pizzas

Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the ricotta.

Fry whole fresh sage leaves in butter until crispy.

Mini Skillet Pizza - Ricotta & Mozzarella with Roasted Butternut Squash, Agave Syrup, Fried Sage, Violas

Top one pizza with squash. Drizzle with agave syrup. Garnish with sage and violas.

Mini Skillet Pizza - Ricotta, Arugula, Toasted Hazelnuts, Hazelnut Oil, Borage

Toss arugula with hazelnut oil, season with salt and pepper. Top the second pizza with arugula, toasted hazelnuts, and borage.

Mini Skillet Pizzas - Ricotta, Arugula, Hazelnut, Cranberry, Balsamic Syrup

Don’t have edible flowers handy? Try this wintery version with arugula tossed with olive oil/salt/pepper, toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, and a drizzle of balsamic syrup.

Pretty Little Cast Iron Skillet Pizzas

And as always, make sure the blossoms are edible, not treated with chemicals, and eat only in moderation.

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9 thoughts on “Pretty Little Cast Iron Skillet Pizzas”

  1. Oh my but this is such a winner! I love the idea of using cast iron to get a good crust on the pizzas. I may have to indulge in yet more kitchen gear and get some of those adorable mini cast iron skillets.

    1. Hi Linda – it really works…the skillets get screaming hot, great presentation too. Nice to hear from you, hope you are well. I’m going to go visit your site now 🙂
      LL

  2. Great ideas for pizza toppings! I just love squash and sage with some rocket on top. We were planning on making pizza tonight but in the iron skillet is an awesome idea. Just pinned!

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