Crab and Artichoke Appetizer Pizza

• thin prepared pizza crust↗1
• artichoke hearts1 can

  (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, water-packed and drained

• lump crabmeat or backfin crab meat↗4 ounces
• grated parmesan cheese2⁄3 cup
• light mayonnaise↗2⁄3 cup

  (i use regular)

• minced garlic1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• pitted kalamata olive, sliced and drained well↗1⁄4 cup
• finely chopped red bell pepper1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven according to the pizza crust directions and heat the pizza until it is light golden brown, Remove pizza and set aside, leaving the oven on.

2. 2

   Chop the artichoke hearts and combine with the crabmeat, cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring to mix well.

3. 3

   Spread over the pizza crust, and sprinkle with the olives.

4. 4

   Return the pizza to the oven and bake 12 to15 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned and bubbling along the edges.

5. 5

   Remove and sprinkle with the red bell pepper.

6. 6

   Slice into small squares and serve with remoulade sauce, if desired.