Mediterranean Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe
Mediterranean Goat Cheese Pizza features a golden-brown crust topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese, thinly sliced deli ham, and a blend of shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan. Optional toppings like mushrooms, olives, red onions, and bell peppers add extra bursts of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce tomato-based
- 1 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1 cup deli ham, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing the crust
Optional toppings:
- mushrooms sliced
- olives
- red onion sliced
- red bell peppers diced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Move the dough onto a piece of parchment paper if you’re using a baking sheet, or directly onto the preheated pizza stone.
- Layer Sauce and Toppings: Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Scatter half the goat cheese over the sauce. Arrange the deli ham slices over the cheese, adding any optional toppings as desired. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese, the rest of the goat cheese, and top off with grated Parmesan.
- Oil the Crust: Brush the crust's edge lightly with olive oil for added crunch and a golden finish.
- Bake: Slide the pizza (on parchment if using a sheet) into the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the toppings look invitingly toasted.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pizza cool for a few minutes after baking. This makes it easier to cut and helps the toppings set. Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm.
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Notes
- Try our Foolproof Pizza Dough Without Yeast
- Goat cheese doesn’t melt the same way mozzarella does but will get delightfully soft. Distribute it in crumbles or small dollops for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of goat cheese based on your preference for a stronger or milder goat cheese presence on your pizza.