Cheesy Pizza Recipe
The ultimate cheesy pizza recipe with a crispy crust and a gooey three-cheese blend you can make at home; better than delivery!
Print Pin Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Baking sheet or pizza stone
- 1 Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup warm water About 110°F
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Toppings
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella Low-moisture preferred
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil For brushing crust edges
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- fresh basil leaves For garnish
- ricotta cheese Optional; small dots for extra creaminess
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until combined, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll dough into a 12-inch circle and place on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar cheeses on top. Add oregano and garlic powder.
- Brush the crust edges with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil and optional ricotta.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 180g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg