Goat Cheese Tomato and Basil Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this irresistible Goat Cheese Tomato and Basil Pizza, a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a golden, crisp crust brushed with olive oil and garlic, this pizza is generously topped with creamy goat cheese, melty mozzarella, and vibrant, sweet cherry tomatoes. A final flourish of fresh basil leaves adds a fragrant, herby finish that perfectly complements the rich, tangy flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a sophisticated appetizer for entertaining. Whether you're a fan of bold cheeses or fresh, simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a go-to crowd-pleaser. Keywords: goat cheese pizza, tomato and basil pizza, easy homemade pizza, quick dinner recipes, pizza with goat cheese.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (approximately 12 inches in diameter) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 4 ounces Goat cheese
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves, torn
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
On a clean surface, dust a small amount of cornmeal to prevent sticking. Roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12-inch circle.
Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal.
Brush the rolled-out dough with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ensuring even coverage.
Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the surface of the dough.
Crumble the goat cheese over the dough, ensuring it’s spread out evenly.
Scatter the shredded mozzarella cheese across the pizza, followed by the halved cherry tomatoes.
Season with a pinch of salt and cracked black pepper.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
Scatter the torn fresh basil leaves over the top of the pizza before slicing.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Goat Cheese Tomato and Basil Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 775 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
