Description
Four-Cheese Pizza is a creamy, cheesy delight that takes your pizza night to new heights. With a luscious blend of mozzarella, cheddar, goat cheese, and parmesan, this recipe is the perfect celebration for National Cheese Day. Picture biting into a crispy crust topped with bubbling, melty cheese—it’s comfort food at its best! Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, this pizza is ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in. Gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in cheesy bliss!
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if using.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough.
- Layer the shredded mozzarella first, followed by cheddar, crumbled goat cheese, and finish with parmesan.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Add fresh basil leaves after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix cheeses based on your preference; adding feta or gorgonzola can introduce new flavors. For extra crunch, bake directly on a preheated pizza stone or steel.