Description
Indulge in the ultimate cheesy delight with this Four-Cheese Pizza, featuring a harmonious blend of mozzarella, gorgonzola, ricotta, and parmesan. Each slice boasts a crisp crust topped with bubbling cheese that melts in your mouth. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this pizza transforms any occasion into a cheesy celebration. Whether you’re celebrating National Cheese Day or simply indulging your taste buds, this recipe will impress cheese lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches wide and place it on a pizza stone or lined baking sheet.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border.
- Layer with mozzarella first, then dollop ricotta evenly, crumble gorgonzola on top, and finish with grated parmesan.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize your pizza with additional toppings like pepperoni or veggies for added flavor. For a spicy kick, drizzle chili oil after baking.