Description
Four-Cheese Pizza is a creamy and indulgent delight, perfect for National Cheese Day. With a golden, crispy crust topped with a luscious blend of mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola, and ricotta, each bite offers a savory explosion of flavors. This pizza promises to impress at any gathering or cozy family night, satisfying every cheese lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or floured pizza peel.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border.
- Layer mozzarella slices first, then dollop ricotta around. Sprinkle gorgonzola and parmesan generously on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and bubbly. Let cool briefly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize your Four-Cheese Pizza by adding your favorite toppings like spinach or pepperoni. Experiment with different cheeses such as gouda or provolone for unique flavors. For crispy crust, avoid thick dough; roll it out thinly.