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Delicious Homemade Cheese Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought pizza dough
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce
- 5 oz shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 cup Semolina flour, for dusting the pizza peel
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough by following the instructions on the package.
- Use the semolina flour to dust the pizza peel or back of a rimmed baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine parmesan cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese.
- In another bowl, stir to combine tomato sauce, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the dough using the back of a spoon to create a thin layer.
- Spread cheese evenly.
- Bake the pizza until the cheese and crust are nicely browned, about 7 minutes.
- Slice into pieces and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Delicious Homemade Cheese Pizza
Serves: 8
Amount Per Serving: | ||
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Calories | 329.77 kcal | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 13.85 g | 21.3% | |
Saturated Fat 8.01 g | 40.1% | |
Trans Fat 0.13 g | ||
Cholesterol 38.66 mg | 12.9% | |
Sodium 747.63 mg | 31.2% | |
Total Carbohydrate 32.48 g | 10.8% | |
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g | 8.4% | |
Sugars 1.61 g | ||
Protein 18.29 g |
Vitamin A 11.77 % | Vitamin C 2.21 % | |
Calcium 41.55 % | Iron 9.07 % |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Wine Pairing
Thinking of a delicious homemade cheese pizza recipe as an afternoon snack idea? Well, this homemade pizza is a perfect snack to make at home. There are so many recipes for creating the perfect pizza. But, this recipe is a treat for those who are cheese lovers.
You can add some fresh herbs to the pizza after it’s cooked. Herbs such as thyme, oregano, and basil would be great here. You can also add some hot sauce to the tomato sauce mixture for a fiery kick.
If you like, you can use a flatbread dough for this recipe. You may check this Flatbread Pizza for the recipe. A yeastless pizza dough that can be prepared in advance. After it has risen, cover, and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Then let the dough sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before stretching out/shaping and topping.
You may also use aged Havarti, provolone, and pecorino romano cheeses for this recipe. Sometimes, the simpler you go, the better it gets.
Savor this delicious homemade cheese pizza recipe with a good dose of red wines. Here are the top choices:
- Malbec
- Syrah
- Pinotage
- Meritage
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