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Pizza Rustica

 1 large round store bought or homemade pizza dough
 10 large eggs + 1 egg lightly beaten for egg wash
 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
 1 lb swiss cheese, chopped into small squares
 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
 1 lb boiled ham, chopped into small squares
 1 lb peppered ham, chopped into small squares
 1 jar Colavita Sun-Dried Tomatoes, cut into strips
 1/3 cup chopped parsley
 1 tsp baking powder
 Colavita Olive Oil for greasing
1

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

2

In a large bowl, combine all the meats, cheeses, herbs, baking powder, and black pepper.

3

Crack the eggs into the bowl and mix well.

4

Lightly oil the sides and bottom of a 10 inch springform pan with Colavita Olive Oil

5

Stretch out the pizza dough into a round shape, larger than the pan, Drape the dough over the pan, pressing it into the bottom. Make sure there is enough dough to fold over the top.

6

Pour the filling into the pizza dough and stretch the sides of the dough over the top of the filling, pinching to close the top. Don't worry if it looks a little messy, it will bake into a nice crust.

7

Brush the top of the pizza dough with the egg wash.

8

Bake the pizza rustica in the oven for 45-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean,

9

Let cool slightly before serving, and enjoy!