Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Goat Cheese and Soppressata Pizza with this easy-to-follow recipe. A perfect blend of savory soppressata, creamy goat cheese, and gooey mozzarella atop a crispy crust, this pizza is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball (about 12 oz) pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheeses and Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 oz soppressata, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish and Dusting:
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Cornmeal or flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough, top with sauce, seasonings, cheeses, soppressata, and olive oil.
- Bake the Pizza: Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake directly on a pizza stone.
- Try adding arugula or a drizzle of hot honey for extra flavor.
- Substitute spicy salami or prosciutto for soppressata if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
