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Four Cheese Pizza

Few Italian trattoria dishes are as reliable as Four Cheese Pizza: a rich pizza topped with a blend of four melting cheeses. Plan on roughly 90 minutes from start to finish, and it serves 4.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 70 min Total: 90 min

90Minutes

4Servings

4.6Rating

MediumLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
Ready in about {time} minutes from start to finish.
Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1 lb pizza dough
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup fontina
1/2 cup gorgonzola crumbles
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp oregano

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

400Calories

34gFat

2gCarbs

22gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Heat the oven to 500 degrees F with a sheet or stone inside.
Step 2
Brush the stretched dough with olive oil.
Step 3
Scatter the mozzarella and fontina evenly, then dot with gorgonzola and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Step 4
Add a pinch of oregano.
Step 5
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and all the cheeses are melted and bubbling.
Step 6
Slice and serve hot.

Cook's tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.
Prep all the ingredients before you start cooking; this one moves quickly once it is on the heat.

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