Deli Pizza

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2 eggs, slightly beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups (6-ounces) grated pasteurized process American cheese, divided
 * 1 small onion, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1 14-1/2- to 16-ounce can tomatoes, drained (2 cups)
 * 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
 * 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 5 ounces fully-cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)

Directions
Combine rice, eggs and 3/4 cup cheese. Press evenly with spoon into well-buttered 12-inch pizza pan to form crust. Bake 20 minutes at 450 degrees. Remove crust from oven.

Heat oil in a medium-size saucepan. Add onion and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown. Add tomatoes to onion; break up with a spoon. Stir in tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat about 7 minutes, or until bubbly. Pour sauce into crust. Sprinkle with ham and remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.