This Rice Krispie pizza will probably appeal to two types of people in particular: those who are obsessed with Rice Krispie treats and people who enjoy combining different junk foods and/or replacing traditional carb-loaded vehicles like pizza crusts with unusual alternatives.
From John Farrier at Neatorama, this Rice Krispie Treat Pizza recipe combines sweet and salty flavors in addition to crunchy and soft textures. However, the writer's wife described it accurately as "vaguely reminiscent of soggy canned pasta."
As part of an ongoing series called Don't Eat That, John!, the Rice Krispie pizza is an otherwise regular pepperoni pizza on a Rice Krispie treat crust. Surprisingly, John didn't have any issues sliding the pie off the pan.
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