Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza

Description
This appetizer for pizza is made divine with pepperoni and mushrooms. Keep the pizza dough warm by getting crisp and serve up a savory treat with other side dishes.

Ingredients

 * 1 ½ cup cooked rice, white only
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
 * ½ to ¾ cup tomato sauce
 * ¼ teaspoon basil leaves
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * ¼ teaspoon ground oregano
 * 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
 * 2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
 * ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, egg and Cheddar cheese. Press into the buttered 12-inch pizza pan or 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 400 °F for 4 minutes.
 * 2) Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder and oregano. Spread over rice crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
 * 3) Layer ½ cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and mushrooms. Top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese and parsley.
 * 4) Bake at 400 °F for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm and plain but cut into serving pieces with the pizza cutter, the cleaver, or the chef's knife.