Description
This Goat Cheese and Soppressata Pizza is a flavorful artisan-style pizza featuring a crispy crust, rich goat cheese, thinly sliced spicy soppressata, and a blend of mozzarella and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick homemade meal with a balance of creamy and spicy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 ball (12 oz) pizza dough
Sauce and Cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Meat and Seasonings
- 3 ounces soppressata, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly, ensuring a crispy pizza base.
- Prepare Dough: On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch diameter, then transfer it onto a piece of parchment paper to aid in handling and baking.
- Apply Olive Oil: Lightly brush the edges of the dough with olive oil to promote a golden and crisp crust during baking.
- Add Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to prevent overflow and create a nice crust rim.
- Layer Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then evenly distribute the soppressata slices and crumbled goat cheese on top.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) for added flavor and a hint of heat.
- Bake Pizza: Transfer the pizza on the parchment paper onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 3–4 minutes before adding the toppings.
- Drizzle with hot honey or balsamic glaze after baking for a sweet-savory finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of pizza)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
