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It’s no secret I love avocados. Most of the time we end up making guacamole, but occasionally I get a wild hair to venture out and try new things! Since I’ve been on my ‘copycat’ recipes kick and after making my Copycat California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza, I knew I wanted to try one more pizza. I ran to the store and picked up some Hass avocados for this Copycat CPK California Club Pizza! So what’s to love about avocados? I’ll tell you! They’ve got amazing health benefits. For someone who has spent a good portion of the last couple of years focusing on quality ingredients, that is really important to me. A single serving (approx. 1 oz.) avocado only has 50 calories!
The avocados smooth, creamy consistency makes them perfect for savory AND sweet recipes. When regularly counting calories, it’s the perfect way to make a swap for other fat sources while still being satisfying and tasty. Avocados are nutrient-dense, and an excellent way to help maintain a healthy diet! One of my favorite recipes is my Healthy Avocado & Egg Salad Sandwiches. Super simple, and super tasty. Together with Hass, I’m sharing today to help raise awareness about the health benefits of avocados. If you’ve got a few minutes (and EVERYONE has at least three and a half minutes in their day to spare), you’ve got to watch this adorable video! All of the children are just about as darling as they want to be, but the little one at the end is my favorite! Take a moment to watch, then enter my giveaway below where you have a chance to win a $50 Visa Giftcard!
Copycat CPK California Club Pizza
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 tsp. instant or active dry yeast
- 1-1/2 c. warm water
- 4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/3 c. olive oil
For the pizza
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 1 whole boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked & cubed
- 2 c. mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 slices bacon cooked & roughly chopped
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 2 c. romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 tbsp. mayo
- 1 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
For the crust
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In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast over (very) warm water; let stand for a few minutes and set aside.
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In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, combine flour and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle in olive oil until combined with flour.
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Next, pour in yeast/water mixture and mix until just combined, and the dough comes together in a sticky mass (clean from the sides of the bowl).
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Coat a separate mixing bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil, and form the dough into a ball. Toss to coat dough in olive oil, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set it aside for 1 to 2 hours, or store in the fridge until ready to use.
For the pizza
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Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
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Roll/stretch out one pizza crust (recipe makes two). Lay on a sheet pan or pizza pan/stone drizzled with olive oil. Drizzle a little olive oil on the crust, then sprinkle on a little salt (optional).
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Evenly spread mozzarella cheese over crust, sprinkle cooked & cubed chicken, lastly sprinkle bacon. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and toppings are bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and layer tomatoes. In a small mixing bowl mix lettuce, mayo, lemon juice, and pepper. Layer on top of tomatoes. Top pizza with sliced avocados. Enjoy immediately.
Enter to win a $50 gift card simply by watching the video above and leaving comment with a fun fact you learned by watching it (trust me, it’s worth your while!)! You can learn more about Hass Avocados on Facebook or Twitter!
And be sure to check out some other delicious pizza recipes!
Thin Style Thai Chicken Pizza // Tried and Tasty
Spinach & Artichoke Veggie Pizza // Tried and Tasty
Copycat CPK BBQ Chicken Pizza // Tried and Tasty
Chicken & Spinach Pita Pizza // Tried and Tasty
Stuffed Candy Corn Pizza // Tried and Tasty
Marissa
I like that none of your comments are from people who made the pizza 😬
I’m struggling with the crust and it being put into the oven but no tips on here darn it
Thomas Murphy
I learned avocado is a fruit.
Jennifer Marie
I learned that an avocado is a fruit.
I was surprised the avocado is a fruit! I had always thought it was in the vegetable side! I loved when she asked where dairy came from…and the little boy said dairy queen! :) so cute!
I learned that avocado is a fruit!
shelly peterson
I learned that avocados are a fruit not a vegetable and that dairy comes from Dairy Queen lol.
Heather Hayes Panjon
I Learned That Avocados Are A Fruit.
Kelly D
I learned that these kids know how versatile an avocado is- they can be used to make guacamole, in a salad or eaten plain with salt.
Elena
I learned that avocado is a fruit
steve weber
I learned that veggies don’t have seeds
Julie Wood
I love avocados because they have tons of fiber and are so healthy. I learned that avocados are fruit because they have a pit. I always thought they were a vegetable.
I learned: Since avocados have a seed, they are considered a fruit.
Leidy
I learned that veggies don’t have seeds
Yvonne
Great takeaway, I learned that too!
I just love copycat recipes and I’m a huge fan of CPK! YUMMMY Yvonne!
Yvonne
CPK is the best! I don’t go there very often, but when I do, I sure do love it!
I am a pizza fanatic but always have such a hard time taking good pizza photos – I am so in love with all of yours! I want this pizza now – I love avocados and pizza is always awesome anyway. Fabulous post :)
Yvonne
Thank you so much! This one was easy because of the photogenic ingredients :D Thanks for stopping by!
sgarrison05
Oh my that pizza looks amazing!! My husband loves avocados and I’m learning to like them too. I’ll have to make this soon. That video was so cute! The little boy whose favorite food was atocato was adorable!!
Yvonne
I seriously can’t get enough of the video, it’s just too darling!
This looks AMAZING! Can’t wait to try it!
Yvonne
You’ll have to let me know if you do, it’s fantastic!
I think I want this for breakfast. Thanks for sharing… pinned :-)
Yvonne
So yummy right? Thanks for sharing!
Oh my heck! What a cute video! I knew that avocados were fruits, but I love how the little girl thought a vegetarian was a veterinarian! Haha. And I have never had this pizza, but it looks AMAZING! Want some right now!
Yvonne
Isn’t it so cute?? I just thought it was dang adorable – and that part was one of my favorites too! This pizza is SO good! Wish I had some to give you :)
I love avocados! Your pizza looks yummy. I have never had a CPK pizza!
Yvonne
It’s really good, definitely worth trying if you’ve never had it!
I too am an avocado lover. I could eat it on just about anything and everything. This looks like the perfect way to do it! Yummy.
Yvonne
I’ve only ran in to a few people that don’t love avocados.. you know what I say to them?? You’re crazy!! Hahah!
We love avocados and always have a stock of them. Love the combo on this pizza, and oh, my goodness those kids are so smart, but mostly adorable little sponges!!
Yvonne
They are so great to have on hand! The kids really are just too cute!
This pizza looks so fresh and delicious! And I pretty much love anything that combines avocado and bacon together. ;)
Yvonne
Thanks so much – I love anything fresh, and I just love how gorgeous the avocados are! Plus, you’re right – can’t go wrong with bacon!
HS
Avocado is actually a fruit. Dairy comes from Dairy Queen is too cute!
Yvonne
Little kids really do say the darndest things!
What an adorable video! I learned that Avocados are a fruit because they have a seed! Okay, I already knew that, but it is nice to know the kids knew it :)
Yvonne
Wasn’t it so cute?? I thought those kids were just too cute!