Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Fried sage leaves would be a nice addition on top of this sweet and savory pizza.

Servings: 9
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: sweet potatoes, mushrooms, figs, pecans

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Ingredients

1
Puff Pastry
4
oz. prosciutto, diced
4
oz. button mushrooms, quartered
1/4
cup dried Figs, chopped
1/4
cup Parmesan cheese
1
clove Garlic, pressed
1/4
tsp. dry ground sage
1/4
cup butter plus 2 Tablespoons
1/4
cup maple syrup
1
Tablespoon olive oil
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1
medium North Carolina sweet potato, peeled

Directions

Thaw puff pastry according to package directions, press seams together and place on baking sheet. Prick entire dough with a fork. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter, add pressed garlic and sage.  Brush onto puff pastry dough and bake according to package directions.

In a small skillet, add olive oil and heat on medium high. Add mushrooms and prosciutto and cook until lightly browned.

In another pot boil sweet potato until tender. Then cool slightly and slice ¼ inch half rounds. Sprinkle with cinnamon.  In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup butter, maple syrup and salt. Whisk until combined. Dip the cooked sweet potato in the maple syrup mixture.

 Push down puff pastry to make pizza crust. Top baked puff pastry with prosciutto, mushrooms, figs and sweet potatoes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and broil for 45 seconds.

 

Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.