September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day and we believe it’s never too early to start celebrating such a fun holiday. So on September 5th, hold the toppings, ‘cause cheese is all you need! Check out these easy recipes for cheese pizza to make with the kids.
Extra Cheesy Pizza
If you love cheese, this simple recipe is for you.
You will need:
- 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough
- 1 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp. cornmeal
- 1/2–3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 8 oz. sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2–3 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
- Dried basil or Italian seasoning for taste
Directions:
- Thaw out the pizza dough
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Place pizza stone in oven to preheat as well.
- If not using a pizza stone, grease a large baking sheet with ½ tbsp. of olive oil, sprinkling lightly with cornmeal for extra crunch.
- Shape the dough and roll it out on floured surface.
- Place prepared dough on pan or pizza stone dusted with cornmeal.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and allow to sit for a few minutes.
- Push dents into the dough’s surface with your fingers to prevent bubbling, then brush the rest of the olive oil over the dough.
- Top with pizza sauce, followed by the sliced mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan.
- Sprinkle basil or Italian seasoning on top to taste.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Garlic Cheese Pizza
If you like a bit of garlic flavor to your crust, this garlic cheese pizza will be right up your alley.
You will need:
- 1 store-bought pizza dough
- 2extra virgin olive oil
- 2garlic
- 1/8salt
- 1cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2cup parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 480°F
- Garlic infused oil: In a small bowl, mix olive oil and garlic; set aside.
- Pizza base: Roll out thawed pizza dough, then stretch onto a pan.
- Top: Spread oil and garlic onto the base, sprinkling with salt, parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Bake for eight minutes (turn it after four minutes)
- Cut and eat immediately.
Cheese Pizza FAQs
Check out these fun FAQs about cheese pizza and impress your friends with your new-found knowledge.
Q: What types of cheeses typically go on a cheese pizza?
A. The most common type is mozzarella because it’s so meltable, flexible, and stretchy. Cheddar is also a common cheese for pizzas, adding a sharpness to the sweet sauce flavor. Provolone is more subtle unless you go with a smoked provolone. Cheese blends and parmesan are also good choices.
Q: What other pizza days are on the calendar?
A. Pepperoni Pizza Day is September 20, National Pizza Day is February 9, and National Deep Dish Pizza Day is April 5.
Q: What about national cheese days?
A. National Cheddar Day is February 13, National Cheese Lover’s Day is January 20, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is April 12, and National Cheddar Cheese Fries Day is April 20.
Q: How popular is cheese pizza in the United States?
A: On any given day, more than 40 million Americans eat pizza. It’s considered to be the most popular meal in the world, and one of the top favorites for U.S. residents.
Craving pizza now? Try your hand at one of the above recipes and let us know how it went.
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