Ingredients for 1 Dish Italian 5 Cheese Pizza Bake
- Cooking Spray
- All Purpose Flour
- Fast Rising Yeast
- Sugar
- Salt
- Water
- Olive Oil
- 1 (24 ounce) jar pizza sauce
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
- Five Cheese Blend
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
How to Make 1 Dish Italian 5 Cheese Pizza Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, prepare pizza dough using 2 1/4 teaspoons Fleischmann's RapidRise yeast (follow package directions for amount of water and flour, adjusting for a slightly thicker dough).
- Press the pizza dough into the prepared pie plate, creating a slightly raised crust.
- Spread the 24 ounces of pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Arrange the 8 ounces of sliced fresh mozzarella over the sauce.
- Sprinkle the 2 cups of shredded Italian blend cheese evenly over the mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of Italian herb seasoning.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
16g
Carbs
10g
