Deli Pizza

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

 * 1) Combine rice, eggs and 3/4 cup Cheese.
 * 2) Press evenly with spoon into well-buttered 12-inch pizza pan to form crust.
 * 3) Bake 20 minutes at 450 degrees. Remove crust from oven.
 * 4) Heat oil in a medium-size saucepan.
 * 5) Add Onion and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown.
 * 6) Add tomatoes to Onion; break up with a spoon.
 * 7) Stir in tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper.
 * 8) Cook over medium heat about 7 minutes, or until bubbly.
 * 9) Pour sauce into crust.
 * 10) Sprinkle with Ham and remaining 3/4 cup Cheese.
 * 11) Bake 10 minutes longer or until Cheese is melted.