Limburger Vegetable Pizza

A pre-baked pizza crust topped with Limburger cheese, sliced new potatoes, red onion, fresh asparagus, garlic, olive oil and fresh thyme.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (7-ounce) package Limburger cheese - divided use
1 (12-inch) pre-baked pizza crust
1 cup finely sliced new potatoes
1/4 cup chopped red onion
6 stalks fresh asparagus, sliced in half, lengthwise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Red pepper flakes, to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cut away 1/4 inch of rind from all sides of the cheese; discard the rind. Shred the remaining cheese. Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan or large baking sheet. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese; set aside.
3. Combine the potatoes, onions, asparagus, garlic, thyme, and salt. Sprinkle the olive oil over the mixture and toss lightly. Spread the vegetables evenly over the pizza. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of shredded cheese over the vegetables.
4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.