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Homemade Garlic Herb Cheese Pizza

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food--- A mouthwatering Garlic Herb Cheese Pizza that promises golden, ooey-gooey, stretchy deliciousness with every bite. Made for family-favorite dinners at home, this pizza boasts a homemade fluffy and chewy crust, generously topped with marinara sauce, an abundance of dried herbs, and an irresistible amount of cheese. Gluten-free option.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

PIZZA CRUST:

  • 2 ¾ cups organic all-purpose flour (See Notes for GF option!)
  • 1 cup WARM fresh water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 packet rapid-rise yeast (That's 2 ¼ tsps!)
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

GARLIC HERB SAUCE:

  • 1 cup Marinara sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

TOPPINGS:

  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups Mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup freshly grated Gouda cheese

Instructions

PIZZA CRUST:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer (with a dough hook attachment), mix together the warm water, honey, olive oil, and yeast (you might need to use a whisk to ensure that everything combines together well). Let is sit for at least 5 minutes, until yeast begins to activate and foam.
  • Slowly add the flour and salt (on low speed!), until fully incorporated and a soft dough is formed. NOTE: if dough is too sticky, add ½ cup of additional flour at a time)
  • Now, increase the speed to medium-high and knead the dough for about 5 minutes in the mixer. 
  • Once done, add the dough onto a floured surface and slightly roll out the dough until it’s flat enough to form a flat circle the rest of the way with your hands, about 11 inches in diameter. Lightly grease your pizza pan with extra virgin olive oil and place dough on one end of pan, evenly pressing it and flattening it out to fit the entire pan. Gently use your finger to stretch dough until pan is fully covered and gently pinch the edges of the dough together to form the crust.

GARLIC HERB SAUCE:

  • In a bowl, mix all ingredients together until well combined.

ASSEMBLY:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and place top rack into the middle of oven. NOTE: be sure to use a great pizza pan to ensure that your crust is crispy and not soggy.
  • Brush a generous amount of the garlic herb sauce over the top of the crust until evenly coated.
  • Generously sprinkle on the cheeses until crust is fully covered in the middle, leaving a bit of crust for the edges.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the edge of the crust with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to ensure that it becomes a nice golden brown.
  • Transfer the pizza pie to the hot oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or so, until the cheese has melted (and becomes bubbly) and the crust is crispy and golden brown.
  • Once done, allow pizza to rest/cool for a few minutes (about 2-3 minutes) so that the cheese sets before cutting into generous slices, using a pizza cutter.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • PIZZA CRUST: For a crispy pizza (especially on the bottom), I suggest using a pizza pan with holes to allow the crust to bake through nicely. I used the AirBake Pizza Pan, which can be found at Target!
  • STORAGE: Leftover pizza is best kept tightly wrapped in foil paper, refrigerated for 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
  • GLUTEN-FREE CRUST: To make your pizza crust GF, see my Easy GF Pizza Crust recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 498mg | Iron: 3mg