Description
This Cheesy Garlic Basil Pizza is a simple, homemade pizza recipe that delivers a crispy golden crust, rich garlic flavor, melty cheese, and fresh basil in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or pizza night at home, this recipe proves that big flavor does not require complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside the oven while heating.
- Prepare the Dough: Let pizza dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Stretch gently into a round shape on a floured surface.
- Make Garlic Oil: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Pizza: Brush dough lightly with garlic oil. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly, then add Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Transfer pizza to a baking sheet or stone. Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with fresh basil. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overloading the pizza with cheese to keep the crust crispy. Fresh basil should always be added after baking to prevent burning. For extra crispiness, bake on a preheated pizza stone or steel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg