ASPARAGUS, BACON & HERBED CHEESE PIZZA

1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust

6 tsp olive oil, divided

1 cup (4-oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 1/2 cups fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)

8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese (about 3-oz)

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 450-degrees. Place crust on an ungreased 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet. Brush top of crust with 4 teaspoons of the olive oil. Top with mozzarella cheese, asparagus and bacon. Drop spreadable cheese by teaspoonfuls over pizza. Sprinkle with the pepper flakes. Drizzle the remaining oil over the pizza.'

Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

Yield: 6 servings

basic recipe TOH 2013