Mucho Queso Pizza
Indulge in the ultimate cheese-lover's dream with this Mucho Queso Pizza, a sensational blend of five luxurious cheeses that takes homemade pizza to the next level. This recipe layers gooey mozzarella, sharp cheddar, nutty parmesan, creamy fontina, and tangy goat cheese on a crispy, golden crust brushed with olive oil and topped with a classic pizza sauce. Baked at high heat for a perfectly bubbly, golden finish, it's garnished with fresh basil leaves for a burst of herbal brightness and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this five-cheese pizza delivers the perfect balance of savory richness and artisanal charm, making it a show-stopping addition to your pizza night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (12-inch diameter) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch diameter, ensuring it's even and thin.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment sheet for easy handling.
4. Brush the entire surface of the dough with olive oil, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges for the crust.
5. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the crust area untouched.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese across the surface as the first layer of cheese.
7. Add the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the mozzarella.
8. Layer the fontina cheese over the cheddar, ensuring even coverage.
9. Scatter the crumbled goat cheese across the pizza, ensuring some small pockets of creamy bursts.
10. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese as the finishing touch for added richness and a golden crust.
11. Carefully remove the hot pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven and slide the pizza, along with the parchment paper, onto the surface.
12. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheeses are melted and bubbling.
13. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.
14. Slice and serve the pizza hot while the cheese is gooey and irresistible. Enjoy your Mucho Queso Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1660 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 979 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 415 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.
