cheese pizza

Classic, no-frills, forever perfect 🍕❤️
Here’s a straight-up cheese pizza—crispy crust, gooey cheese, real pizza flavor.

Cheese Pizza (Classic)

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

Sauce

• ½ cup pizza sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp garlic powder

Cheese

• 2–2½ cups low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
• Optional: ¼ cup Parmesan, grated

Instructions

1. Heat oven
   Preheat to 475–500°F (245–260°C).
   Use a pizza stone or baking sheet (preheat it too if you can).
2. Stretch the dough
   On a floured surface, stretch or roll dough into a 12–14 inch circle.
3. Sauce it
   Mix sauce with olive oil and seasonings.
   Spread a thin, even layer—leave a border for the crust.
4. Cheese time
   Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over sauce.
   Add Parmesan if using.
5. Bake
   • On stone: 8–10 minutes
   • On baking sheet: 10–12 minutes
     Until bubbly and golden with crisp edges.
6. Finish
   Rest 2 minutes. Slice. Devour.

Old-School Tips

• 🧀 Grate your own mozzarella—melts better
• 🔥 Broil last 30–60 seconds for browned cheese
• 🌿 Sprinkle dried oregano or basil after baking
• 🧈 Brush crust with olive oil or garlic butter

Want New York style, pan pizza, air fryer, or kid-friendly quick version?