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Simple Cheese Single Pizza

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Simple Cheese Single Pizza

Name: Simple Cheese Single Pizza
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 roll Pre-made pizza dough (Store-bought, typically 12-14 oz); 1/2 cup Pizza sauce (Or marinara sauce); 6 slices Cheese singles (Such as American cheese singles); 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano (For seasoning); 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Optional, for a kick); 2-3 leaves Fresh basil (Optional, for garnish)

This simple and tasty pizza recipe uses readily available cheese singles to create a quick and satisfying meal that even your Italian friends might enjoy. It's incredibly easy to make, perfect for a fast dinner or snack.

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Dough spread on baking sheet

Recipe Information

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

18m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

12g

Protein

35g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Cheese singles arranged on sauce

Ingredients

Pre-made pizza dough
(Store-bought, typically 12-14 oz)
1 roll
Pizza sauce
(Or marinara sauce)
1 cup
Cheese singles
(Such as American cheese singles)
6 slices
Dried oregano
(For seasoning)
1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes
(Optional, for a kick)
1 teaspoon
Fresh basil
(Optional, for garnish)
2 leaves

Servings: 4

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

Pizza baking in the oven

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Preheating is crucial for a crispy crust. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2
Unroll or stretch the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).
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Unroll or stretch the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).
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If your dough is cold, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to make it easier to work with.
3
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 overload with sauce, as it can make the pizza soggy.
4
Arrange the cheese singles over the tomato sauce, covering the entire sauced area.
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Arrange the cheese singles over the tomato sauce, covering the entire sauced area.
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Overlap the cheese slices slightly to ensure full coverage and melt.
5
Sprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the cheese.
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Sprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the cheese.
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Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
6
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Keep an eye on the pizza, as oven temperatures can vary. The edges should be nicely browned.
7
Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve hot.
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Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve hot.
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Allow the pizza to cool for a minute or two before slicing; this helps the cheese set and prevents burns.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Simple Cheese Single Pizza

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Pre-made pizza dough(Store-bought, typically 12-14 oz)

Pizza sauce(Or marinara sauce)

Cheese singles(Such as American cheese singles)

Dried oregano(For seasoning)

Red pepper flakes(Optional, for a kick)

Fresh basil(Optional, for garnish)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.Preview1mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.1m

Unroll or stretch the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).Preview2mPreviewUnroll or stretch the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).2m

Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.Preview1mPreviewEvenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.1m

Arrange the cheese singles over the tomato sauce, covering the entire sauced area.Preview1mPreviewArrange the cheese singles over the tomato sauce, covering the entire sauced area.1m

Sprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the cheese.Preview1mPreviewSprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the cheese.1m

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.Preview12mPreviewBake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.12m

Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve hot.Preview1mPreviewRemove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve hot.1m

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Pre-made pizza dough
(Store-bought, typically 12-14 oz)

Pizza sauce
(Or marinara sauce)

Cheese singles
(Such as American cheese singles)

Dried oregano
(For seasoning)

Red pepper flakes
(Optional, for a kick)

Fresh basil
(Optional, for garnish)

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Preview
1m
Preview
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
1m

Unroll or stretch the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).
Preview
2m
Preview
Unroll or stretch the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).
2m

Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Preview
1m
Preview
Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
1m

Arrange the cheese singles over the tomato sauce, covering the entire sauced area.
Preview
1m
Preview
Arrange the cheese singles over the tomato sauce, covering the entire sauced area.
1m

Sprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the cheese.
Preview
1m
Preview
Sprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the cheese.
1m

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Preview
12m
Preview
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12m

Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve hot.
Preview
1m
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Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve hot.
1m