Cheesy Pizza

Name: Cheesy Pizza
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ball Pizza Dough (Store-bought or homemade); 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce (Your favorite brand); 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded); 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, optional); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For brushing crust, optional); 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (For crust, optional); 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (For sauce or crust, optional)

A quick and delightful recipe for a homemade cheesy pizza, perfect for a satisfying meal. This recipe emphasizes simple assembly and baking to achieve a perfectly melted, golden-brown cheese topping on a crispy crust.

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Stretching Pizza Dough

Recipe Information

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

15g

Protein

30g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Pizza with Sauce and Cheese Topping

Ingredients

Pizza Dough
(Store-bought or homemade)
1 ball
Pizza Sauce
(Your favorite brand)
1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Shredded)
2 cups
Parmesan Cheese
(Grated, optional)
1 cup
Olive Oil
(For brushing crust, optional)
1 tablespoon
Garlic Powder
(For crust, optional)
1 teaspoon
Italian Seasoning
(For sauce or crust, optional)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly Baked Cheesy Pizza

Instructions

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Flour a clean surface and stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. This step is shown quickly at the beginning of the video.
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Flour a clean surface and stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. This step is shown quickly at the beginning of the video.
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Ensure the dough is evenly thick for uniform cooking. Use a rolling pin or stretch by hand.
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Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet. Carefully transfer the stretched dough to the prepared pan.
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Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet. Carefully transfer the stretched dough to the prepared pan.
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A non-stick pan or parchment paper can help prevent sticking.
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Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
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Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
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Don't over-sauce, as it can make the crust soggy.
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Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the pizza sauce.
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Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the pizza sauce.
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For maximum cheesiness, ensure an even layer.
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If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella for an extra layer of flavor. This is shown as a quick addition.
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If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella for an extra layer of flavor. This is shown as a quick addition.
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Parmesan adds a sharper, saltier note that complements the mozzarella.
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Lightly brush the edges of the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder or Italian seasoning for added flavor and a golden finish. This is an optional step.
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Lightly brush the edges of the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder or Italian seasoning for added flavor and a golden finish. This is an optional step.
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This step enhances crust flavor and helps it brown nicely.
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Place the pizza in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C). Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted with slight browning. The video fast-forwards through the baking process.
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Place the pizza in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C). Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted with slight browning. The video fast-forwards through the baking process.
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Preheat oven properly for best results. Keep an eye on the pizza as oven temperatures can vary.
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Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot. The video shows the final product and serving.
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Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot. The video shows the final product and serving.
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Allowing it to cool briefly helps the cheese set and prevents burns.