Description
Experience the magic of White Banana Pepper Pizza, where a crispy crust meets gooey mozzarella and zesty banana peppers. This easy-to-make dish transforms any meal into a celebration, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Each slice is a flavor adventure, bursting with tang and cheese that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup thinly sliced white banana peppers
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza stone with olive oil.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and spread tomato sauce evenly, leaving a one-inch border.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce until fully covered.
- Evenly distribute thinly sliced white banana peppers on top of the cheese.
- Shower freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the entire pizza.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For a twist, substitute mozzarella with provolone or add pepperoni for extra flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes.