Cheese Pizza
Cheese pizza is a timeless classic that brings comfort and joy with every bite. This easy homemade cheese pizza recipe features a perfectly crispy crust topped with gooey, melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce. Whether it’s a cozy night in or a fun gathering with friends, this pizza is sure to impress. Enjoy the delightful aroma as it bakes and savor the delicious flavors that make cheese pizza an all-time favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 slices) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Let the pizza dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Dust your work surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Layer mozzarella cheese generously on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle oregano and drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg